Job Description:
The individual will be responsible for examining daily tissue biopsies prepared by laboratory personnel, tasked with checking the accuracy of lab tests and interpreting the results in order to facilitate the patient's diagnosis and treatment. He or she works closely with laboratory staff and plays a vital role in providing timely results as part of a patient's primary health care team.
Principal Duties:
This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of the work performed by this position.
- Ensuring daily specimens are diagnosed in accordance with College of American Pathologists turnaround time standards.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other pathologists, including internal quality assurance and intradepartmental consultation.
- Capable of maintaining an efficient workflow when diagnosing biopsies.
- Comply with all safety and regulatory policies.
Education:
Medical degree and appropriate licensing; American Board of Pathology Diplomate preferred.
Experience:
Previous experience dealing with gastrointestinal pathology sign out, including either 1 year of fellowship or 2-5 years of experience in general surgical pathology sign out with gastrointestinal pathology exposure.
Compensation:
Based on productivity.
About Gastro Health:
Gastro Health is a medical group made up of the finest physicians and allied health professionals specializing in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, nutrition and digestive health.
Our team of board-certified physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nutritionists and technicians combine their clinical expertise and experience to provide patients with quality medical and preventive care in the field of gastroenterology.
Gastro Health physicians are involved in clinical research and medical education allowing them to provide patients with the latest techniques and treatments all under one medical group.
With office locations, endoscopy centers, and affiliations with premier hospitals, there is always a Gastro Health physician nearby in the markets we serve.
Gastro Health participates with Medicare and most major insurance companies.
We take pride in improving patient’s quality of care and ensuring an excellent healthcare experience. Gastro Health seeks to continuously improve the health of our patients and the personal service we render both to them and the medical community through teamwork and compassionate care.