Hematopathologist

Fulgent Genetics; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulgent Genetics is seeking a qualified professional for the role of Medical Director to oversee the review and sign out of hematopathology and surgical pathology cases. With a focus on flow cytometry and diagnostic interpretation, the successful candidate will be integral to clinical lab consultations and quality assurance.

Ideal applicants will have a minimum of five years in clinical settings and hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree with necessary board certifications. Join us to make a significant impact in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years related clinical experience in a laboratory setting.
• Must be certified in Hematopathology and Anatomic Pathology.
• Possess a current license by the Georgia Composite Medical Board.

Responsibilities

• Review and sign out of hematopathology and surgical pathology cases.
• Application of accepted diagnostic criteria.
• Provide clinical laboratory consultation to healthcare providers.
• Participate in Quality Assurance measures.

Skills

Hematopathology interpretation

Clinical laboratory consultation

Flow cytometry analysis

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Job description

Position Overview

Primarily responsible for review and sign out of flow cytometry, bone marrow, and morphology cases. Also responsible for review and sign out of surgical pathology cases as needed.

Key Job Elements

• Responsible for review and sign out of hematopathology cases in the areas of flow cytometry, FISH, molecular, and bone marrow/tissue consultation.
• Responsible for review and sign out of surgical pathology consultation cases, including FISH and molecular cases.
• Application of accepted criteria in formulating and reporting diagnostic information on various anatomic hematopathology specimens.
• Diagnostic interpretation of specimens processed within the laboratory.
• Ensure that the reports of test results include pertinent information required for interpretation.
• Ordering/interpretation of appropriate immunohistochemical stains and special stains.
• Interpretation/sign‑out of pathology specimens within CAP guidelines for turnaround time.
• Provide clinical laboratory consultation to technical personnel and healthcare providers.
• Participation in Quality Assurance measures for the laboratory as required by accreditation standards.
• Provide residents and/or trainees information on specimen evaluation and reporting as needed.
• Provide on‑call services as designated in department schedule.
• Perform other responsibilities as requested or required by CLIA and other local, state, or federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years related clinical experience in a laboratory setting.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD).
• Certified in Hematopathology and Anatomic Pathology (AP) and/or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP) by the American Board of Pathology or possess equivalent qualifications.
• Laboratory personnel participating in licensure or certification maintenance programs must complete the number of continuing education hours prescribed by their licensing or certifying agency.
• Technical laboratory personnel whose certification has been grandfathered and does not require participation in a certification maintenance program must complete at least twelve hours of continuing education annually.
• Possess a current license as issued by the Georgia Composite Medical Board.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.

Fulgent Therapeutics LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.