Forensic Pathologist - Aiea, HI, United States - Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii, LLP

Description

The Pathologist evaluates anatomic pathology specimens resulting in a report comparable to the standard of care, and participates as an involved member of Pan Pacific Pathologists, LLC ("PPP") 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.

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).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English including communication skills by telephone, excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and computer literacy required.
• Without direct supervision, and in accordance with Company policies, procedures and guidelines, this position:
• 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.
• 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.
• Selects all referral laboratories for quality of service in coordination with appropriate Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii, LLP ("CLH") and PPP management.
• 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 of CLH.
• 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 served by PPP 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.
• Extensive computer work.
• Frequent use of telephone.

Air-conditioned office.

• Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards.
• Frequent exposure to video display terminals.
• Working in proximity to formalin, reagents and other hazardous chemicals.

Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.

• Ability to perceive pertinent details in verbal and tabular material.
• Uses data and logic to quickly find solutions to difficult challenges.

* understands how to accomplish tasks through formal channels and informal networks.

• Builds cohesive teams and strategic partnerships,

* supports and provides feedback on performance.

• Equips individuals with the tools, knowledge, and opportunities to develop their skills and improve performance.
• Initiates and promotes new approaches and transformations to reach a higher level of performance.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Work Shift:
Pathology

Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii, LLP

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