Physician Clinical Pathology

Huntington Health; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Bonuses and incentives

Job summary

Huntington Health in Pasadena is seeking a Physician Clinical Pathology to lead blood banking and transfusion services, ensuring high-quality patient care. This role requires board certification in Clinical Pathology and experience in blood banking, with opportunities for leadership and education.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for laboratory operations, staff management, and regulatory compliance. Join a dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare.

Qualifications

• Must hold an M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or D.O. degree and be eligible to obtain a California State Medical License.
• Board certified in Clinical Pathology.
• Certification in Blood Banking / Transfusion Medicine or clinical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee blood banking/transfusion services and hospital donor center program.
• Lead laboratory staff and improve operational processes.
• Consult on best practices for test and blood product utilization.

Skills

M.D. or equivalent

Board certified in Clinical Pathology

Experience in Blood Banking / Transfusion Medicine

Preference for Clinical Microbiology

Strong clinical pathology background

Education

M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or D.O. degree

Job description

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Expectations

To be considered, those interested must apply and upload a CV, cover letter and contact information of at least three references.

Job Title

Physician Clinical Pathology (Director of the Clinical Laboratory and Blood Banking/Transfusion Services)

Department

Pathology

Shift

Duration: 8 hours; Primary Shift: Days; Time Type: Full time.

Location

100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105

Compensation

The estimated base rate for this position is $0.00 - $0.00. Additional individual compensation may be available through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold an M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or D.O. degree and be eligible to obtain or already hold an active California State Medical License.
• Board certified by the American Board of Pathology in Clinical Pathology.
• American Board of Pathology certification in Blood Banking / Transfusion Medicine or previous clinical experience in transfusion medicine is required.
• Preference for experience or formal training/certification in Clinical Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry, and/or Hematopathology.
• Previous administrative experience with at least 3 years of post-training clinical practice is desired but recent graduates with a strong clinical pathology background will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical oversight and call coverage of blood banking/transfusion services (dispenses 10,000 blood products per year), of a hospital based donor center program (4,000 collections annually) and of the general laboratory including Clinical Chemistry, Hematology/Coagulation, Immunology and Microbiology for primarily inpatient laboratory operations at a community hospital.
• Lead laboratory staff, participate in operational process improvements, work in administrative areas and regulatory compliance, and demonstrate interest in interprofessional collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, clinical lab scientists, nurses and administrative leadership.
• Serve as a consultant and resource for the medical staff regarding interpretation of and best practices for test and blood product utilization.
• Provide guidance for all clinical pathology testing and quality initiatives.
• Opportunities for teaching and additional leadership within the department, including serving as CLIA Laboratory Director, may be available for interested candidates in the future.

EEO Statement

Huntington Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.