What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Surgical Pathologist position at Quest Diagnostics?
Overview
General Surgical Pathologist – Schaumburg, IL
Our laboratory located in Schaumburg, IL (a suburb of Chicago) is looking to add a General Surgical Pathologist to their team of 11 Pathologists. We are seeking a candidate that is AP/CP certified and potentially brings sub-specialty experience in cytopathology, genitourinary pathology, gastrointestinal pathology and/or dermatopathology. We are an industry leader and in this role you will join a great team of professionals with an outstanding support staff.
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic interpretation of biopsy and/or cytology material
- Diagnosis to include: gross and microscopic evaluation, dictation, and electronic release of reviewed cases
- Participate as an active medical member of the department with substantial diagnostic case responsibilities
- Participate in client visits, peer consults, and continuing education
- Perform quality control and assurance
- Interact with ordering physicians who request to speak with a pathologist
- Read and interpret laboratory data
- Provide expertise and help to technologists and technicians to resolve problems
- Participate in departmental professional Quality Control and Quality Assurance activities, e. g. Pathologist Competency Assessment Program
Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine
- AP/CP Board Certification
- Active unrestricted licensure for IL
- Sub-specialty boards preferred but not required
- Experience interpreting serum protein electrophoresis/immunofixation and hematology peripheral smears preferred but not required.
- Experience in a large biopsy or cytology lab preferred
- Fulfill responsibilities listed in CLIA '88 if required
- Open to flexible day shift hours
- Occasional travel to meet clients may be required
Interest candidates can contact:
Brian.X.Kazan@QuestDiagnostics.com
Sr. Executive Search Consultant
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