Pathologist - Full-Time

Summary

SUMMARY: The physician will provide predominantly Clinical Pathology services for Alameda Health System. Services will be on-site at Highland Hospital, San Leandro Hospital and Alameda Hospital. Board certification in Clinical Pathology is required; board certification in both Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology is preferred.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: Following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

Clinical Pathology expected duties (primary duties):
Provide medical director leadership to the Clinical Laboratory
Provide assistance to medical providers in the proper selection and interpretation of laboratory tests
Possess the expertise to serve as Director of the Transfusion Service.
Provide assistance to medical providers in the appropriate use of blood products.
Interpret and provide clinical consultation for clinical laboratory results related to
Blood Bank
Clinical Chemistry
Coagulation
Hematology, including peripheral smear review & consultation.
Microbiology
Urinalysis
Esoteric send out testing - including clinical consultation on selection of the appropriate tests
Other testing or testing-related Pathology subspecialties essential for accurate diagnosis and treatment (e.g. Clinical Informatics, Hematopathology, Molecular Genetic pathology, Neuropathology, Pediatric Pathology, Toxicology, Histocompatibility, Cytogenetics)
Accountable for the Quality Management systems (overall laboratory and individual test sections)
Responsible and accountable for maintaining valid accreditation and licensure for Laboratory & Pathology services

Anatomic Pathology expected duties (only on an as-needed basis [e.g. vacation coverage] and only if also Board-Certified in Anatomic Pathology; not routine):
Perform gross and microscopic examinations of all submitted body fluid and tissue samples, as needed, with timely integration of these findings into a final diagnostic report that is accurate and clinically relevant.
Perform fine needle aspiration biopsies of palpable masses in clinic, ED and hospitalized patients with subsequent interpretation of the cytologic smears and generation of a cytopathologic diagnosis and interpretive report.
Assist surgeons, interventional radiologists and other providers with rapid intra-operative consultations when clinically needed, using cytologic and/or frozen section methodologies.
Perform microscopic examinations of submitted body fluids to rule out malignancy and infection, as clinically requested, and render a cytopathologic diagnosis and interpretive report.
Determine whether appropriate, and if yes, coordinate with our outside autopsy service and help interpret post-mortem examinations at the request of medical providers, with rapid communication of the outside service's preliminary autopsy diagnosis.
Attend multidisciplinary, patient-care focused meetings, such as Tumor Boards, to present the pathologic findings and assist in the interpretation of the results.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) is required.

Required: Board Eligible or Board Certified in Clinical Pathology or both Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology

Required Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of California.

Valid DEA license not required.

Pay Range: $176.74 - $187.24 per hour

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous, comprehensive benefits program.