AP/CP Certified Pathologist

OMAHA, NEBRASKA (USA). The Department of Veteran’s Affairs, Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System (NWIHCS) is seeking a full-time AP and CP board certified pathologist to provide a wide range of onsite services in all areas of the general laboratory including but not limited to Surgical Pathology, Cytology, Autopsy services, Chemistry, Hematology/Coagulation, Urinalysis, Immunology, Serology, Microbiology, and Blood Bank. The clinical laboratory operates 24/7 and reported out 1.5 million tests last year.

Duties:

1. The AP/CP pathologist is ultimately responsible for diagnostic interpretation of specimens processed within the laboratory.
2. Review of gross specimens.
3. Processing and interpretation of intraoperative frozen sections.
4. Provide intraoperative and intra-procedural consultation as requested.
5. Interpretation/sign-out of surgical pathology specimens within CAP guidelines for turnaround time.
6. Interpretation/sign-out of cytology specimens.
7. Ordering/interpretation of appropriate immuno-histochemical stains and special stains.
8. Interpretation and sign-out of peripheral smears submitted for pathologist review.
9. Participation in multi-disciplinary conferences such as Cancer Conference and Transfusion Committee.
10. Participate in Quality Assurance measures including 10% retrospective review of all anatomic pathology cases and inter-laboratory comparison programs as designated by Chief, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
11. Review hematology fluids and issue diagnostic interpretation.
12. Responsible for diagnostic expertise and sign-out in any area for which sub-specialty fellowship training has been completed.
13. Responsible for technical director over two clinical laboratory departments.

The candidate will have successfully completed a residency in both Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, be AP/CP board certified, be licensed in at least one state and have at least two years of practice experience with at least one year at a medium sized or larger hospital. Candidates with board certification in Dermatopathology, Hematopathology and/or breast sub-specialty training will be given preference. The candidate will be capable of serving continuously in a full time position at least eight hours per day with some evening and weekend call duty. Clinical privileges are given based on the training and experience of the candidate.

Interested candidates should forward Resume/CV:

Courtney McDaniel
HR Specialist
Office: (605) 336-3230 Ext. 7710
Email: Courtney.mcdaniel@va.gov

[14 January 2022, #11946]

Excellent Opportunity for an AP Board Certified Surgical Pathologist for Fee Basis / Per Diem Appointment

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (USA). VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is currently seeking an AP board certified pathologist with experience in cytopathology to join our pathology team as a fee basis/ per diem appointment. The group provides anatomic and clinical laboratory services to our 400+ bed hospital, and outreach services to our local ambulatory care centers.

The position will be based at West Los Angeles Healthcare Center, a Department of Veterans Affairs hospital Level 1a facility, located in (Westwood) Los Angeles, California.

This is a unique opportunity to join a congenial pathology group, which promotes a balanced and healthy work / family life, and provides opportunity to build strong relationships with other physicians/staff within the health system we serve.

Please send C.V. via email to:

John Vallone, MD
Chief, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service
Email: john.vallone@va.gov

[16 November 2021, #11700-2]

Excellent Opportunity for an AP/CP Board Certified Pathologist with Cytopathology Experience (Board Certification Preferred)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (USA). VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is currently seeking an AP/CP board certified pathologist with experience in cytopathology to join our pathology team. The group provides anatomic and clinical laboratory services to our 400+ bed hospital, and outreach services to our local ambulatory care centers.

The position will be based at West Los Angeles Healthcare Center, a Department of Veterans Affairs hospital Level 1a facility, located in (Westwood) Los Angeles, California.

This is a unique opportunity to join a congenial pathology group, which promotes a balanced and healthy work / family life, and provides opportunity to build strong relationships with other physicians/staff within the health system we serve.

Please send C.V. via email to:

John Vallone, MD
Chief, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service
Email: john.vallone@va.gov

[16 November 2021, #11700-1]

Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center
Pathologist
Full-Time Position

PHOENIX, ARIZONA (USA). The Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona is looking for Board certified AP/CP pathologists with subspecialty training in GI pathology and/or Cytopathology. The duties include signing out surgical pathology and cytology cases, covering frozen sections and kidney biopsies, and providing consultation to the other pathologists on difficult GI or cytology cases. Since Phoenix VA Medical Center is affiliated with University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix, the successful candidate will have an academic appointment at the University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix. Education Debt Reduction (tuition reimbursement) funds may be available for this position. VA is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates should mail, email or fax their Letter of Interest and C.V. to:

X. Frank Zhao, MD PhD MBA
Chief, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service
Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center
650 E. Indian School Road
Phoenix, AZ 85012-1892
Email: Xianfeng.zhao@va.gov
Telephone: (602) 277-5551, ext. 6346
Fax: (602) 222-2669

[21 September 2021, #11407]