Senior Pathologist (AP/CP) – Diagnostic Excellence

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

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.