FT Pathologist, Pearl River NY

Allied Digestive Health

Job Description

Welcome to Allied Digestive Health! We are seeking a FT Pathologist to join our family in Pearl River, NY. Join NY and NJ's Premiere Gastroenterology Organization, in our state-of-the-art Lab!

Summary: Responsible for efficiently, effectively, and accurately examining and diagnosing surgical specimens in compliance with CLIA/CAP guidelines and other applicable regulations.

The shifts are 8 hours in length, M-F.

This is a high volume lab!

Essential Responsibilities:

• Accurately signs out and reads slides of Pathology cases.
• Follow ALL Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures and policies
• Prioritizes successful completion of STAT cases. Notifies clinicians of STAT and malignant cases
• Effectively organizes daily workflow to meet established TAT and productivity standards
• Meet Turn-Around-Time expectations of 90% cases signed out within 24 hours from the moment the cases are ready to the Pathologist for interpretation.
• For any delays in TAT, the Pathologist will notify management and the Medical Director.
• Notifies Medical Director about all delayed cases.
• Bring all case errors to the attention of the Medical Director and Lab Manager to facilitate investigation and proper handling of the correction of errors.
• Accurately follows the addendum, corrected, and amended reports proccess
• Check all internal ADH communications daily, including gGastro and ADH email. *
• Reviews malignant cases, dysplasia cases, and borderline or complex cases with peers on a needed basis. Case(s) should be reviewed within 1-2 days from when the case(s) is provided for review by the original Pathologist.
• Performs monthly QC on the computer in a timely fashion. Cases for QC are distributed weekly and must be completed by the end of the month.
• Communicate with laboratory staff in writing all requests for stains, consults, or any updates/changes that need to be done on a case clearly and concisely.

Essential Skills:

• Use sound judgment in decision-making. Understand and accurately uses the LIS System.
• Knowledge of control material and validation principles.
• Understand proper use of laboratory computer functions and pathology software

Education and Experience Required:

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy

• 5-year pathology residency; 1-2 years optional pathology fellowship preferred
• Valid applicable state medical license;
• American Board of Pathology - Anatomic Pathology certified.
• Formal Training in Anatomic Pathology as set by the American Board of Pathology.

Certificates & Licenses: Certification in anatomic and clinical pathology or anatomic pathology, by the American Board of Pathology or American Osteopathic Board of Pathology, or possess qualifications equivalent to those required for certification;

Supervisory responsibility: None

About Allied Digestive Health

Allied Digestive Health is one of the largest integrated networks of gastroenterology care centers in the nation with over 200 providers and 60 locations throughout New Jersey and New York. As a fast-growing physician-led organization, our dynamic structure encourages physician input and decision-making, while simultaneously offering operational support. Our dedicated, compassionate team of providers prioritizes personalized treatment plans for patients that deliver the highest quality of care. All of our doctors are board-certified in gastroenterology and hepatology. Several of them serve as chief of gastroenterology at nearby hospitals, and a number of them have been recognized as top-quality physicians in publications, including but not limited to: Best Doctors in America and Top Doctors New Jersey, and US News Health - US News & World Report.

Our Culture

The culture at Allied Digestive Health is centered around prioritizing patient care in a collaborative, diverse, and transparent setting. Our compassionate team exemplifies our five core values: integrity, quality, compassion, inclusion, and accountability in every interaction. With extensive opportunities for growth and an emphasis on work-life balance, our team is able to reach its highest potential to contribute positive changes to digestive care. By encouraging open communication and transparency, we are able to fully support our employees' growth and development, alongside embracing diversity and unique perspectives that enhance traditional processes. We place a high value on collaboration across the organization, leading to the generation of prominent solutions that positively impact patient care. With an inclusive cross-collaborative approach, we are able to make continuous improvements and challenge the sta