PATHOLOGIST - Full Time - Elkins/Weston

Job Summary:
Study of tissues and body fluids to identify any disease that may be present.

This role will service both the Davis Medical Center and Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital locations.

Responsibilities:

• Perform studies of all surgical specimens.

• Perform autopsies.

• Review abnormal and other selected genital cytological smears, all non-genital cytological preparations, and all aspiration cytology specimens.

• Review all bone marrow preparations.

• Render timely reports on all reviews/studies.

• Present cases at conferences and meetings.

• Identify diseased body parts or tissues for physicians during surgical procedures, determining the need for removal.

• Communicate with medical staff members.

• Establish standard operating procedures.

• Provide medical direction to support staff.

• Review selected clinical laboratory test results and makes appropriate recommendations to technologists and/or attending physicians.

• Receive and act on problems and questions in Clinical Pathology.

• Consult with laboratory personnel concerning lab problems.

• Participate in selection of sectional supervisors and laboratory equipment.

• Participate in quality assurance activities of the Department of Pathology.

• Maintain department, institution, and licensure (if applicable) required education. Document appropriately.

• Responsible for integrating continuous, quality improvement into department and institution operations, and demonstrate a commitment to the process.

• Support and assist employee participation in the continuous, quality improvement processes

• Reinforce employee understanding of work integration with other departments throughout the institution.

• May be required to perform routine Pathologist duties at other locations as provided for by contracts as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact)

The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department’s identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients.

Competency Statement

Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist.

Common Duties and Responsibilities
(Essential duties common to all positions)

1. Maintain and document all applicable required education.
2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.
3. Comply with the company's attendance policy.
4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution.
5. Perform work in a cost effective manner.
6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations.
7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization.
8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable.
9. Perform related duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintain and document all applicable required education and job knowledge ensuring licensure, credentials and continuing education are actively maintained and timely. 2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations. 3. Comply with the company's attendance policy. 4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution. 5. Perform work in a cost effective manner. 6. Attend mandatory in-service, staff meetings and medical staff meetings as required. 7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization. 8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable. 9. Completes all required competencies on time. 10. Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:

Graduate of an Accredited Medical School. Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pathology

Experience/Physical Requirements:

Successful completion of pathology residency required.
Experience in group practice and/or hospital setting preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

Current, or eligibility to obtain, unrestricted West Virginia MD or DO Licensure.  Board eligible required. Board Certified preferred. Fully credentialed through medical staff according to pathology services.

Mission: To enhance the health of the communities we serve, one person at a time.

Vision: Our exceptional team will provide an extraordinary patient experience, compassionate care and clinical excellence.

Values:
Integrity
Commitment
Accountability
Respect
Excellence

Work Schedule: Days
Status: Full Time Regular 1.0
Location:  Davis Medical Center
Location Of Job: Elkins WV

I understand that this document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. The statements in the documents are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

ADA DISCLAIMER:

This description does not state or imply that the duties listed above are the only duties to be performed by the positions incumbent. Employees are required to follow job-related instructions and perform other job-related activities requested by their supervisors. All requirements are subject to possible modification to provide a reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical or mental disabilities as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, the patients, or other employees.