Pathology Physician

Pathology Physician at Med Ninjas summary :

The Pathology Physician is responsible for managing clinical lab activities in a hospital setting, providing coverage for a busy practice requiring assistance one week per month. They will review and resolve complex hematology cases, attend to fine needle aspiration adequacy statements, and supervise other healthcare providers in the lab. The role involves significant on-call responsibilities with a case load of approximately 40 surgical and cytology cases per day, using advanced lab technology and adhering to certified lab standards.

• Practice Setting : Hospital based
• Reason for Coverage : Busy practice with one provider needing some time off
• Dates of Coverage : One week / month
• Schedule (Shifts and Hours) : One week / month M-F 8-5 and call on weekends / nights
• Call Schedule : weekends / nights
• Call Ratio : 1 : 2
• What Type(s) of Certification Does Your Laboratory Hold : CAP
• Approx. Number of Cases Read Per Day : varies by the cases - approx 40 surgical / cytology
• What Will Be the Locum Tenen Physician s Responsibility for the Clinical Lab : Clinical lab-blood bank / resolve difficult antibodies hematology - reviewing out of the norm peripheral blood smears
• Will the Locum Provider Be Responsible for Grossing Their Own Specimens : No
• Will the Locum Provider Be Cutting Their Own Frozen Sections on the Cryostat : No
• How Many Physicians in the Group : 1.5
• How Many Histotechnologists : 4
• How Many Pathology Assistants : 1
• How Many Cytotechnologists : 2
• Will the Locum Tenens Physician be Required to Supervise Other Healthcare Providers : Yes
• Will Other Pathologists Be Present During the Locum's Coverage : No
• Type of Cryostat : Leica
• Type of Microscope : Olympus
• Cytology Proficiency Exam Required for GYN Cytolology : no
• Method of Preparation : Surepath
• Required Anatomic Pathology Procedures : Surgical Pathology,GI Pathology,GU Pathology,Dermatopathology,Cytology,Autopsy.
• Required Clinical Pathology Procedures : Hematology,Microbiology,Chemistry / Serology,Blood Bank
• Additional Required Procedures : Attend and give immediate adequacy statements for fine needle aspirations
• Documentation System / EMR : CoPath
• Estimated Credentialing Timeframe : 90 days

Keywords :

Pathology, Clinical Laboratory, Hematology, Healthcare, Medical Doctor, Surgical Pathology, Cytology, Physician, Hospital, Locum Tenens