Pathologist

Summary

The physician will provide Anatomic & Clinical pathology services for Alameda Health System. Services will be on-site at Highland Hospital, San Leandro Hospital and Alameda Hospital.

Duties & Essential Job Functions

Anatomic Pathology Expected Duties

• Perform gross and microscopic examinations of all submitted body fluid and tissue samples, as needed, with timely integration of these findings into a final diagnostic report that is accurate and clinically relevant.
• Perform fine needle aspiration biopsies of palpable masses in clinic, ED and hospitalized patients with subsequent interpretation of the cytologic smears and generation of a cytopathologic diagnosis and interpretive report.
• Assist surgeons, interventional radiologists and other providers with rapid intra‑operative consultations when clinically needed, using cytologic and/or frozen section methodologies.
• Perform microscopic examinations of submitted body fluids to rule out malignancy and infection, as clinically requested, and render a cytopathologic diagnosis and interpretive report.
• Determine whether appropriate, and if yes, coordinate and interpret post‑mortem examinations at the request of medical providers, with rapid communication of a preliminary autopsy diagnosis and timely completion of a full autopsy report.
• Attend multidisciplinary, patient‑care focused meetings, such as Tumor Boards, to present the pathologic findings and assist in the interpretation of the results.

Clinical Pathology Expected Duties

• Provide medical director leadership to the Clinical Laboratory.
• Provide assistance to medical providers in the proper selection and interpretation of laboratory tests.
• Possess the expertise to serve as Director of the Transfusion Service.
• Provide assistance to medical providers in the appropriate use of blood products.
• Interpret and provide clinical consultation for clinical laboratory results related to:
• Blood Bank
• Clinical Chemistry
• Coagulation
• Hematology, including peripheral smear review & consultation.
• Microbiology
• Urinalysis
• Esoteric send‑out testing – including clinical consultation on selection of the appropriate tests.
• Other testing or testing‑related Pathology subspecialties essential for accurate diagnosis and treatment (e.g. Clinical Informatics, Hematopathology, Molecular Genetic pathology, Neuropathology, Pediatric Pathology, Toxicology, Histocompatibility, Cytogenetics).
• Accountable for the Quality Management systems (overall laboratory and individual test sections).
• Responsible and accountable for maintaining valid accreditation and licensure for Laboratory & Pathology services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) is required.
• Board eligible or board certified in Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology or both.
• Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of California.
• Valid DEA license (not required for Pathologists).

Pay Range: $176.74–$187.24 per hour

Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous, comprehensive benefits program.