Forensic Pathologist

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  • Hilo, HI
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
The Forensic Pathologist evaluates anatomic pathology specimens resulting in a report comparable to the standard of care, and participates as an involved member to develop a team-oriented approach to patient care to include: timely inter-departmental consultations, standardized reporting format, standardized specimen protocols and standardized grossing technique. Works with Laboratory Managers, Hospital Administrators and Laboratory Management towards the goal of timely, effective, and comprehensive patient care.Qualifications
  • Possess a broad knowledge of clinical medicine, basic medical sciences, clinical laboratory sciences, and operations.
  • Possess a medical doctor and laboratory director Hawaii license in good standing.
  • Board certified in anatomic and clinical pathology by the American Board of Pathology in good standing.
  • Excellent computer knowledge in Word and Excel and skills in Lab Information Systems (LIS).
  • Successfully pass Company pre-employment drug test and periodic and random thereafter.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills in English including communication skills by telephone, excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and computer literacy required.
  • Demonstrated and proven ability/experience in accomplishments in all of our five core values
Responsibilities :
  • Provides consultation about the medical significance of clinical laboratory data and communicates effectively in interpreting laboratory data and relating correlation to referring physicians as appropriate.
  • Performs anatomic pathology procedures as appropriate.
  • Performs autopsies.
  • Serves as an active member of the medical staff as appropriate for those facilities served.
  • Relates and functions effectively with applicable accrediting and regulatory agencies, appropriate administrative officials, the medical community and the patient population served.
  • Defines, implements, and monitors the standards of performance in quality control, quality assurance, cost-effectiveness of the pathology service, and other ancillary laboratory testing programs as appropriate.
  • Monitors all work performed in the laboratory to determine that medically reliable data is generated; correlates laboratory data for diagnosis and patient management.
  • Performs planning for setting goals, developing, and allocating resources appropriate to the medical environment.
  • Provides education direction for the medical laboratory staff and participates in educational programs of the institution as appropriate.
  • Promotes a safe laboratory environment for employees and other occupants.
  • Participates in the marketing of the Company's outreach business in coordination with the Marketing Department.
  • Adheres to safety, confidentiality, compliance, and legal requirements of the Company and the various hospital facilities where privileges have been granted.
  • Maintains a strong and favorable relation with referring physicians and hospital administrations.
  • Provides clinical and educational services to entities at hospitals served by the Company including the laboratory employees on a regular basis.
  • Participates in Tumor Boards at privileged hospitals and serves as a member of committees of hospitals as requested by hospital administrative or medical staff.
  • Provides pathology coverage for vacation and CME at other facilities within the Company's network of hospitals and facilities.
  • Informs the Compliance Officer immediately of any potential error or omission at the time such is detected.
  • Maintains consistent and reliable attendance and complies with Company guidelines on attendance.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

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