What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pathologist position at Helen Hayes Hospital?
Helen Hayes Hospital, where hope has a home. A
leader in the field of physical rehabilitation and research since our founding
in 1900, Helen Hayes Hospital is widely recognized as one of the nation’s
premier physical rehabilitation hospitals. Helen Hayes Hospital is looking for
a Pathologist to provide leadership and oversight of our limited license
Laboratory.
The Laboratory Pathologist (MD/DO) is
responsible for the medical oversight, diagnosis, and interpretation of
laboratory tests and pathology specimens. The Pathologist collaborates closely
with clinicians, laboratory staff, and facility administration to support
high-quality patient care. The Pathologist ensures the accuracy, reliability,
and clinical relevance of laboratory results while maintaining compliance with
regulatory standards including CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission, and other regulatory/accreditation
standards. The Pathologist will supervise ongoing monitoring of quality
assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) programs
The Pathologist will serve as Medical Director
of the laboratory, provide medical oversight of operations and ensure
compliance with development, review, and approval of laboratory policies
and procedures. The Pathologist will exhibit leadership and team
collaboration skills including excellent written and verbal communication
abilities, strong diagnostic and analytical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment
to quality and patient safety. The Pathologist will supervise and collaborate
with laboratory manager and phlebotomists, review proficiency testing results,
implement corrective actions when necessary, and provide guidance on validation
and implementation of new laboratory tests and technologies. The
Pathologist will also work closely with our third party vendor who handles all
of our testing.
Position requires a
commitment of 8 hours per week, and is perfect for a Pathologist looking for
supplemental income with flexible hours.
Preferred Experience:
Hospital-based
pathology and laboratory medicine experience is preferred.
Requirements
Salary : $120