Surgical Pathologist

Provide professional oversight and direction of anatomic pathology services including quality assurance functions, medical directorship where indicated (per CLIA), and technical direction as required.

• Provide accurate and timely diagnosis of the presence and stage of disease from a tissue specimen, utilizing appropriate laboratory procedures. Confers with other physicians as needed.
• Be familiar with and able to recommend clinically appropriate advanced diagnostic testing such as molecular and genetic studies.
• Assigns the appropriate Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and the appropriate ICD codes for the service(s) provided and the diagnosis rendered, following authoritative coding guidelines and Company coding policies.
• Takes the initiative to improve quality in the workplace. Participates in and coordinates activities of QA/QI to ensure quality care and evaluates the effectiveness of quality assurance policies and procedures to enhance standards and excellence of service in the laboratory and Company.
• Actively builds upon education and experience through Continuing Medical Education (CME) to maintain licensure/credentials.
• Manages medical, associate, and financial resources wisely. Provides others with the support necessary to successfully accomplish daily activities while monitoring and controlling costs.
• Provides advice to referring physicians regarding the clinical significance of laboratory findings
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information concerning patients, physicians, employees, clients, vendors, and the Company.
• Provide educational services, conferences, and instruction where required.
• Participates in competency assessment activities for technical/grossing staff, when applicable
• Complies with all State, Federal, professional regulations as well as Company rules, polices, and procedural manuals.

Required Work Experience:

Must hold active privileges in facility where any inpatient work is interpreted.

Preferred Work Experience:

5+ years post residency experience desired.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Ability to spend consecutive hours with continued focus, interpreting tissues and cellular preparations through a microscope.
• Ability to perform all job functions visually, audibly, and physically.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong customer focus and understanding of laboratory operations.
• Ability to communicate with decision makers in the laboratory and Company.
• Proficient - Fully executes and applies the competency. Stays current on trends and developments related to a competency.
• Interpersonal & Professionalism:
  
  
  
  • Communicates effectively with others
  • Building and maintaining client relationships
  • Model physicians and operations teamwork
  • Patient-centered focus
  
  
  
  
• Medical Knowledge & Patient Care:
  
  
  
  • Laboratory Management
  • Advanced Diagnostic Testing
  • Expert advice to treating clinicians
  
  
  
  
• Learning & Improvement:
  
  
  
  • Assimilation of external evidence
  
  
  
  
• Applying - Acquires the skills, knowledge and behaviors related to a competency and puts portions of them into practice.
• Learning & Improvement:
  
  
  
  • Practice Analysis
  • Process & outcome improvement
  • Provide consultation & development to others
  
  
  
  
• Systems-Based Practice:
  
  
  
  • Informatics
  • Practice & system integration
  • Financial Acumen