Pathologist

Sonic Healthcare USA•Greensboro, NC

About The Position

We're not just a workplace - we're a Great Place to Work certified employer! Proudly certified as a Great Place to Work, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. At Sonic Healthcare USA, we emphasize teamwork and innovation. Check out our job openings and advance your career with a company that values its team members! Location: GPA Surgical Pathologist-Per Diem Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions. This opportunity is for a per diem surgical pathologist. In this role, you will: Examines and interprets prepared tissue sections and body fluids and secretions by using a variety of microscope techniques, including light microscopy, electron microscopy and fluorescence microscopy. Diagnosis, from body tissue, fluids, secretions or other specimens the presence and stage of disease or other abnormalities, utilizing laboratory techniques and dictates findings. Identifies the etiology, pathogenesis, morphological change, and clinical significance of diseases. Consults with referring physicians about ordering and interpreting tests or providing treatments. Provides diagnostic information to the treating/referring physician in the form of a written pathology report. Participates in proficiency testing programs and intradepartmental meetings to establish measures to ensure and improve accuracy of diagnoses and quality of care. Participates in professional organizations, conferences and seminars to keep abreast of developments in pathology. May perform gross examination, dissection and description of specimens according to procedure. May train and educate laboratory personnel, students, and residents in the processing of specimens. May take photographs of specimens when indicated for patient reports or archival purposes. May consult with peers on difficult cases as requested or needed. May teach residents on a rotating basis. May plan and supervise the work of the pathology staff, residents or visiting pathologists. May testify in depositions or trials as an expert witness Maintains strictest confidentiality. Complies with all State, Federal, professional regulations as well as company and departmental rules, polices, and procedural manuals. Adherence to CAP, CLIA, State Regulations, HIPAA, Safety and OSHA Regulations. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Be a doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy; and
Possess an unlimited and unrestricted license to practice medicine or osteopathy in the state in which the laboratory is located, and applicable states in which laboratory receives specimens or be eligible to obtain licensure; and
Completion of an approved four year residency in anatomic and/or clinical pathology; and
Completion of a two year surgical medical fellowship; and
Be certified in anatomic or clinical pathology, or both, by the American Board of Pathology or American Osteopathic Board of Pathology or possess qualifications that are equivalent to those required for such certification

Responsibilities

Examines and interprets prepared tissue sections and body fluids and secretions by using a variety of microscope techniques, including light microscopy, electron microscopy and fluorescence microscopy.
Diagnosis, from body tissue, fluids, secretions or other specimens the presence and stage of disease or other abnormalities, utilizing laboratory techniques and dictates findings.
Identifies the etiology, pathogenesis, morphological change, and clinical significance of diseases.
Consults with referring physicians about ordering and interpreting tests or providing treatments.
Provides diagnostic information to the treating/referring physician in the form of a written pathology report.
Participates in proficiency testing programs and intradepartmental meetings to establish measures to ensure and improve accuracy of diagnoses and quality of care.
Participates in professional organizations, conferences and seminars to keep abreast of developments in pathology.
May perform gross examination, dissection and description of specimens according to procedure.
May train and educate laboratory personnel, students, and residents in the processing of specimens.
May take photographs of specimens when indicated for patient reports or archival purposes.
May consult with peers on difficult cases as requested or needed.
May teach residents on a rotating basis.
May plan and supervise the work of the pathology staff, residents or visiting pathologists.
May testify in depositions or trials as an expert witness
Maintains strictest confidentiality.
Complies with all State, Federal, professional regulations as well as company and departmental rules, polices, and procedural manuals.
Adherence to CAP, CLIA, State Regulations, HIPAA, Safety and OSHA Regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.