Pathologist - AP/CP

Fulgent Therapeutics LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulgent Therapeutics LLC in East Texas seeks an experienced pathologist to perform diagnostic interpretation of surgical pathology, cytology, and gross examination, with electronic release of cases. You will participate in QA, infection control, and provide expert consultation to clinicians.

The role requires an unrestricted medical license, board certification in AP/CP, and a minimum of three years in a community hospital setting.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree and unrestricted state license.
• Board certification in anatomic or clinical pathology (AP/CP) or equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) years of pathology experience in a community hospital setting.
• Subspecialty board certification in cytopathology or gynecologic pathology preferred.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment color discrimination test.
• Compliance with medical staff membership and privileges requirements.
• Knowledge of biomedical, clinical, epidemiologic and social-behavioral sciences and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, quality management, QA and QC.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic interpretation of surgical pathology, frozen sections and cytology; electronic release of cases.
• Perform gross examination of surgical tissues.
• Participate in laboratory quality control, quality assurance and infection control.
• Consult with referring physicians regarding test ordering, interpretation and treatment guidance; provide client follow-up.
• Provide written pathology reports to treating/referring physicians.
• Participate in proficiency testing and intra-departmental meetings to ensure accuracy and quality of care.
• Stay current with developments in pathology through professional organizations, conferences and seminars.
• May train staff and students in specimen processing; may take photographs for reports or archives.

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: East Texas - TX 77002Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeJob Category: Health CareAbout Us

Inform Diagnostics, a Fulgent Genetics Company, is a nationally recognized diagnostics laboratory focused on anatomic pathology subspecialties including gastrointestinal pathology, dermatopathology, urologic pathology, hematopathology, and breast pathology.

Founded in 2011, our parent entity, Fulgent Genetics, has evolved into a premier, full-service genomic testing company built around a foundational technology platform.

Through our diverse testing menu, Fulgent is focused on transforming patient care in oncology, anatomic pathology, infectious and rare diseases, and reproductive health. We believe that by providing a wide range of effective, flexible testing options in conjunction with best-in-class service and support, we can redefine the way medicine is managed for patients and clinicians alike.

Since integrating with our therapeutic development business, Fulgent is also developing drug candidates for treating a broad range of cancers using a novel nanoencapsulation and targeted therapy platform. By merging our fields of expertise, we aim to become a fully integrated precision medicine company.

Summary of Position

• Perform diagnostic interpretation of surgical pathology, frozen section pathology, and/or cytology material and electronic release of cases.
• Perform gross examination of surgical tissues.
• Participate in laboratory quality control, quality assurance, and hospital infection control.
• Participate in consultation with clients regarding the significance of pathology findings, guidance on the utilization of laboratory technologies to help aid in diagnosis and treatment and provide client follow-up.

Key Job Elements

• Examines and interprets prepared tissue sections and body fluids and secretions by using a variety of microscope techniques, including light microscopy, electron microscopy, and fluorescence microscopy.
• Diagnosis, from body tissue, fluids, secretions, or other specimens to identify the presence and stage of disease or other abnormalities, utilizing laboratory techniques and dictates findings.
• Identifies the etiology, pathogenesis, morphological change, and clinical significance of diseases.
• Consult with referring physicians about ordering and interpreting tests or providing treatments.
• Provides diagnostic information to the treating/referring physician in the form of a written pathology report.
• Participates in proficiency testing programs and intradepartmental meetings to establish measures to ensure and improve the accuracy of diagnoses and quality of care.
• Participates in professional organizations, conferences, and seminars to keep abreast of developments in pathology.
• May perform gross examination, dissection, and description of specimens according to procedure.
• May train and educate laboratory personnel and students in the processing of specimens.
• May take photographs of specimens when indicated for patient reports or archival purposes.
• May consult with peers on difficult cases as requested or needed.
• May plan and supervise the work of the pathology staff or visiting pathologists.
• May perform on-call responsibilities.
• Completes annual training programs within the required timeframe and regularly attends staff meetings.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality.
• Complies with all State, Federal, and professional regulations as well as company and departmental rules, policies, and procedural manuals.
• Adherence to CAP, CLIA, State Regulations, HIPAA, Safety, and OSHA Regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QualificationsKnowledge/Experience

• Be a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy.
• Possess an unlimited and unrestricted license to practice medicine or osteopathy in the state in which the laboratory is located and applicable states in which the laboratory receives specimens or be eligible to obtain licensure.
• Be certified in anatomic or clinical pathology, or both, by the American Board of Pathology or American Osteopathic Board of Pathology or possess qualifications that are equivalent to those required for such certification.
• Minimum of three (3) years of pathology experience in a community hospital setting.
• Subspecialty board certification in cytopathology or gynecologic pathology is preferred.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment visual color discrimination test.
• Complies with the Board of Medicine on annual continuing medical education requirements.
• Gain/Maintain appropriate medical staff membership and privileges at applicable medical facilities.
• Knowledge of established and evolving biomedical, clinical, epidemiologic, and social behavioral sciences, as well as the application of this knowledge to patient care and education of others.
• Knowledge of the information and techniques to diagnose and treat human diseases.
• Knowledge of national, state, and local regulations and other regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of laboratory policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, quality management, quality assurance, and quality control.
• Skill in written and verbal communication.

Environment

Fulgent Therapeutics LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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. 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.

Please note that Fulgent (and its affiliated companies, including Inform Diagnostics and CSI Laboratories) does not accept unsolicited information and/or resumes from search firms or agencies for our job postings. Search firms or agencies without an applicable contract and/or express approval to recruit for the role in question — that choose to submit a resume or client information to our career page or to any employee of Fulgent — will not be eligible for payment of any fee(s), and any associated shared data will become the property of Fulgent.