Surgical Pathologist

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 400,000 - 425,000; Full time

Job summary

PhenoPath, a Quest Diagnostics Company, is recruiting a full-time Surgical Pathologist to provide signout coverage at three sites in the Seattle area. The role emphasizes GI, breast, and GU pathology with ancillary work at outpatient sites, including frozen sections and cytology.

The successful candidate should have MD/DO credentials, board certification in AP or AP/CP, and 3–5+ years of sign-out experience, with subspecialty interests as a plus. A WA license is required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree and board certification in AP or AP/CP.
• Unrestricted Washington State Medical License (or ability to obtain).
• 3–5+ years of post-residency/surgical pathology sign-out experience.
• Subspecialty fellowship or sign-out in GI, GYN, Breast, GU, head/neck, soft tissue, or cytopathology is a plus.
• Experience with frozen section, ROSE, and EBUS cytology is a plus.
• Willingness to participate in tumor boards and committee work.

Responsibilities

• Sign-out coverage for surgical pathology at three Seattle-area sites.
• Emphasis on GI, breast, and GU tissue diagnoses; includes peripheral smears and frozen sections.
• Immunohistochemistry, FISH, and consults at PhenoPath site.
• Collaborate with pathologists and staff to ensure service coverage.
• Maintain licensure, CME participation, and confidentiality.

Skills

Surgical pathology

Sign-out experience

Fellowship trained

Cytology experience

Education

MD/DO

Board Certification AP or AP/CP

WA medical license

Job description

Compensation range - $400,000 - $425,000 annually

PhenoPath, a Quest Diagnostics Company, is a national reference laboratory in Seattle, WA committed to rendering \"diagnoses you can count on\" for cases ranging from the most complex to the most straightforward.

Position Description

PhenoPath is recruiting a full-time Surgical Pathologist to provide signout coverage at three sites in the Seattle area: PhenoPath laboratories and two out patient clinic based pathology practice sites with one located in Seattle, WA and the other located in Everett, WA.The successful candidate will participate in general surgical pathology signout with an emphasis on GI, breast, and GU tissue diagnoses as well as peripheral blood smears, frozen sections, and Crystal ID studies at the two outpatient sites.At the PhenoPath location, signout will include immunohistochemical cases, primary pathology, FISH, and consults).Candidates should bring general surgical pathology sign out experience and one or more areas of subspecialty expertise/interest in anatomic pathology.

Responsibilities

• Prior experience in an inpatient and/or outpatient laboratory setting including experience with intraoperative frozen sections and general surgical pathology signout
• Ability to function in a collegial manner with all pathologists and other staff at PhenoPath, including coordination of time off to ensure adequate service coverage, and timely review of colleagues' difficult cases when requested
• Availability to PhenoPath and Quest customers and staff as questions/concerns arise
• As appropriate, participation in PhenoPath and clinic committees and/or the development of PhenoPath informational/marketing materials
• Maintaining appropriate licensing/accreditation and keeping abreast of the relevant pathology literature via participation in CME or similar activities
• Maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information concerning patients, employees, clients, vendors, and the company
• Performing other assigned duties or tasks on an as-needed basis

Qualifications

• M.D. / D.O.
• Board Certification in Anatomic (AP) or Anatomic & Clinical Pathology (AP/CP)
• Unrestricted Washington State Medical License (or ability to obtain).
• 3-5+ years post residency/fellowship surgical pathology sign-out experience in an inpatient and/or outpatient laboratory setting and significant recent GI and breast biopsy sign-out experience
• Subspecialty fellowship training and/or sign-out experience in one or more of the following: GI, GYN, Breast, GU, Head and Neck, Soft Tissue, or Cytopathology a plus
• Experience in frozen section diagnosis; experience with ROSE and EBUS Cytological procedures and peripheral blood smear evaluations a plus
• Willingness to participate in clinical care committees and tumor boards

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