STAFF PATHOLOGIST
Company: Physicians Independent Management Services
Location: Sebring
Posted on: January 20, 2023
Job Description:
Description:
SUMMARYProvides anatomic and clinical pathology interpretation of
tissue and blood as related to diagnostic services in healthcare
service facilities. Collaborates with other medical staff including
surgeons, physiologists, and pathologists to assess and manage
patient care and treatment.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Examine all samples as requested, conducting all necessary
tests accurately; order additional testing, if necessary
- Provide thorough written evaluation and diagnosis for each
case
- Conduct or direct gross examinations, as needed
- Participate in service rotations including cytology, frozen
sections, early and late shifts, subspecialty services, weekly
on-call schedule, etc.
- Perform autopsies as needed
- Molecular pathology
- Ensure the proper handling of all samples
- Participate at some level in ongoing research and
development
- Participate in the training/teaching of pathologists'
assistants, residents, and medical students
- Work collaboratively with other physicians and laboratory
staff
- Attend all required trainings and conferences
- Maintain compliance with all legal and institutional
requirements at all times
- Completes continuing education courses to maintain medical
licenses, certifications and malpractice coverage renewal
- May perform other duties as assignedREPORTS TOThis position
reports to the RHA Board of Directors.SUPERVISIONProvides
supervision, as needed, to Pathologists' Assistants.WORK
ENVIRONMENT AND EXPOSURE RISKTypical medical laboratory environment
with the risk of exposure to toxic, caustic, biohazardous
(blood-borne pathogens) elements, and chemicals. Moderate noise
associated with automated instruments, hoods, etc. Exposure to
disagreeable visual and odorous elements on a daily basis. May have
extended periods of sitting and standing and lifting heavy items up
to 50 lbs.Exposure Risks:Blood-borne pathogens (3)Chemicals
(3)Radiation (1)3 = High risk of exposure (direct contact)2 =
Moderate risk of exposure (indirect contact)1 = Low risk of
exposure (rare or no contact)PHYSICAL DEMANDSConsiderable mental
and physical demand is required for the majority of tasks. Must
also be able to perceive three-dimensional and geometric
relationships of tissue. Excellent hand and eye coordination.
Vision must be to work in an environment that is correctable 20/20
and hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contacts.
Requires constant use of hands to operate instruments, microtome,
microscope, computers, etc. Ability to work with hazardous
chemicals, biohazardous body parts, and blood products.POSITION
TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORKNon-exempt. Full-time.TRAVELLess than
10%
Requirements:
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Detail oriented
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to collaborate and work well with others
- Outstanding time management skills and ability to multi-task
and prioritize work
- Problem-solving- identifies and resolves problems in a timely
manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully, and maintains
confidentiality
- Dependability- is consistently at work and on time, follows
instructions, responds to direction and solicits feedback to
improve performance
- Commitment to excellent patient care
- Commitment to continued study
- Willingness to continue to develop and hone skills in keeping
with the latest techniques
- Cognizant of patient confidentiality and compliance with all
legal requirements
- Willingness to train and mentor
- Willingness to participate and serve in various capacities on
behalf of the group
- Impeccable work history, exemplifying excellence in the
fieldREQUIRED EDUCATION
- Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited university
- AP/CP or AP Board Certification in good standing
- FL Medical License valid and in good standingPI201460926
Keywords: Physicians Independent Management Services, Lakeland , STAFF PATHOLOGIST, Other , Sebring, Florida
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