Pathology Physician
@ Veterans Health AdministrationVeterans Health Administrationveteranshealthadministration.com
Pathology Physician
Jackson, MS
Posted 4 days ago
About the job
Join our pathology team as a Pathology Physician, focusing on specimen review, interpretation, and collaboration to support diagnostic processes and patient care.
Requirements
- Review of specimens
- Interpretation of frozen sections
- Collaboration with clinical teams
- Performing immunohistochemical stains
Qualifications
- Board Certified or Eligible
- Specialty in AP/CP
- Strong diagnostic skills
- Ability to work in a team
Full job description
The major duties owill include but are not limited to:
- Review of gross specimens
- Processing and interpretation of intraoperative frozen sections.
- Provide intraoperative and intraprocedural consultation as requested.
- Interpretation/sign-out of surgical pathology specimens within CAP guidelines for turnaround time.
- Ordering/interpretation of appropriate immunohistochemical stains and special stains
- Implementation of tasks assigned by the Chief of PLMS
- Review appropriate clinical history/medical record when responsible for autopsy coverage and discuss with clinical team ensuring appropriate consent documentation before proceeding with autopsy.
- Participate in Quality Assurance measures including inter-laboratory comparison programs and in Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation as designated by the Chief of PLMS.
- Participate in required continuing medical education (CME) in order to maintain licensure/privileges, and constantly improve diagnostic skills.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in a related specialty - AP/CP.
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