Pathologist

Alameda Health Sytem; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 243,477 - 257,941; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Job summary

Alameda Health System is seeking a physician to provide Anatomic & Clinical pathology services in Oakland, CA. The role involves duties such as conducting examinations, assisting in surgeries, and leading the Clinical Laboratory.

Candidates must possess a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine degree and be board eligible or certified in pathology. The position includes a pay range of $176.74–$187.24 per hour along with a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• Board eligible or board certified in Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology or both.
• Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in California.
• Valid DEA license (not required for Pathologists).

Responsibilities

• Perform gross and microscopic examinations of submitted samples.
• Assist surgeons with rapid intra-operative consultations.
• Accountable for maintaining valid accreditation for Laboratory services.

Skills

Anatomic Pathology

Clinical Pathology

Medical Director leadership

Laboratory Test Interpretation

Education

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Job description

Summary

The physician will provide Anatomic & Clinical pathology services for Alameda Health System. Services will be on-site at Highland Hospital, San Leandro Hospital and Alameda Hospital.

Duties & Essential Job Functions

Anatomic Pathology Expected Duties

• 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 and interpret post‑mortem examinations at the request of medical providers, with rapid communication of a preliminary autopsy diagnosis and timely completion of a full autopsy report.
• Attend multidisciplinary, patient‑care focused meetings, such as Tumor Boards, to present the pathologic findings and assist in the interpretation of the results.

Clinical Pathology Expected 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) is required.
• Board eligible or board certified in Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology or both.
• Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of California.
• Valid DEA license (not required for Pathologists).

Pay Range: $176.74–$187.24 per hour

Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous, comprehensive benefits program.