Physician - Pathology

HRPN PHYSICIAN - Pathology

This document is neither an employment contract, nor an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities for this position.

POSITION TITLE: HRPN Physician - Pathology

POSITION CODE:  

DEPARTMENT: HRPN Physician Leadership

REPORTS TO: Chief Clinical Officer                                                             

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The duties of a Pathologist physician include but are not limited to rendering diagnoses based on gross and microscopic examination of human tissue or fluid removed from the body and providing medical supervision of the clinical laboratory.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Ability to examine various types of tissues or body fluids grossly and microscopically
• Ability to incorporate clinical information as it relates to diagnoses
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to advise clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Ability to clearly render diagnoses of human tissue or fluid removed from the body via gross examination, microscopic examination, special stains and immunohistochemical stains as appropriate
• Ability to provide intraoperative consultations (frozen sections, gross opinions, renal biopsy adequacies, non-gyn cytology adequacies) as needed during the routine operating hours of the surgery department
• Ability to know when to refer cases for additional testing at reference laboratories (ex: diagnostic consultations, molecular studies, cytogenetics, FISH, NGS)
• Ability to consult with the other providers as questions arise pertaining to anatomic or clinical pathology
• Ability to provide medical oversight to the clinical laboratory (ex: approve laboratory policies and procedures, review quality measures within the laboratory, evaluate potential transfusion reactions, interpret peripheral smears, evaluate acceptability of specimens submitted to the clinical laboratory)

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Perform bone marrow biopsies and aspirations (optional)

REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL SKILLS:

• Integrity:
  • A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty and the willingness to do the right thing.
  • The ability to role model, inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System.
• Compassion:
  • A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of caring that is reflected in a high level of empathy and customer service with all that we come in contact with.
  • Ability to manage conflict, consider other points of view, and offer alternative solutions without jeopardizing overall project direction and the ability to manage customer expectations.
• Accountability:
  • Demonstrated track record of ownership of situations, projects and issues.
  • Able to work autonomously and have a high degree of flexibility to adapt to changing projects, priorities and work volumes.
• Respect:
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse population.
  • Treat all internal and external customers with a positive, proactive service orientation.
• Excellence:
  • Strong communication and presentation skills with a proven ability to influence and lead teams to conclusion/decision making.
  • Proven ability to think strategically but also must be able to lead day-to-day tactical processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and provide coaching and leadership on complex projects.
  • Must be able to lead and/or facilitate process improvement.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• M.D. or D.O
• Successfully completed a combined residency in anatomical and clinical pathology

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Pathologist with 3 or more years of experience in general anatomical and clinical pathology

REQUIRED LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Board Certification in Anatomical and Clinical Pathology by the American Board of Pathology or equivalent body at least once or
• Be eligible to sit for Anatomical and Clinical Pathology Boards by the American Board of Pathology and become board certified within 2 years of start date
• Anatomic or Clinical Pathology Board Certification alone may be considered depending on job duties (ex: Anatomic Pathology alone may be acceptable if not supervising the clinical laboratory)
• Active state medical license by the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts

PREFERRED LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Current board certification in Anatomical and Clinical Pathology by the American Board of Pathology