Molecular Hematopathologist

Quest Diagnostics•San Juan Capistrano, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pathologist will be responsible for interpreting and reporting results from primarily molecular and hematopathology assays in the oncology setting. The laboratory has a diverse menu of tests. The molecular testing menu includes tests that cover solid tumor malignancies and hematologic malignancies and includes both single gene tests and large NGS panels, and quantitative assays. There are active assay builds in plasma-based testing for cancer, in MRD and HRD related testing. The hematopathology services include interpretation of bone marrow and lymph node biopsies and flow cytometry studies. The lab services academic centers, hospitals, oncology and pathology practices across the U.S and international sites.

Requirements

MD, DO or MD/PhD required
Board certification or eligibility in Molecular Pathology and Hematopathology is required.
Subspecialty training in Molecular Genetic Pathology is required.
Subspecialty training in Hematopathology is required.
California Medical License required
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Demonstrated decision-making, leadership and organizational skills.
Keeps up with current literature, medical and laboratory news pertaining to oncology and related medical disciplines.
Ability to work as part of a team and in cross-functional teams to further high-quality cancer diagnostics.

Nice To Haves

Subspeciality training in Surgical Pathology or other related discipline is desirable but not required.
New York State DOH COQ in Oncology preferred.

Responsibilities

Accountability for meeting established quality and productivity measures and working together collaboratively with lab operations to coordinate testing and reporting.
Frequent interaction with clients to provide clinical and pathological consultations.
Regular participation in quality control, quality assurance, compliance, marketing and staff education.
Active participation in assay development activities and cross-functional meetings.
Reads and interprets results for medical use accurately and in a timely manner.
Routinely communicates with supervisors/managers and technical staff to ensure smooth completion of operational expectations.
Available to customers, client services and staff for client consultations.
Collection of medical information required for interpretations.
Case follow-up, documentation, LIMS and database management.
Resolves problems internally through effective interaction and communications with lab staff, IT and bioinformatics, and externally with clients via phone call or other means of communication.
Insures ethical and legal compliance regarding testing and confidentiality.
Participates in the development of educational materials for staff as well as serves as a resource for technical staff.
Actively participates in the Hematology-Oncology Departmental meetings.
Assists Marketing and Sales to promote testing related to hematology-oncology testing.
Provides support for R & D to validate and learn newly developed assays.