Pathologist - Physician

Provides pathology services; assists in the supervision and direction of activities relating to the Laboratory in accordance with accepted national standards and policies of the Hospital. Acts in the capacity of the Chief Pathologist in his absence.

• Provides pathology services to aid in diagnosis of disease conditions and treatment of patients.
• Performs postmortem examinations, performing macroscopic anatomical examinations and microscopic studies and completes reports as requested in a timely manner.
• Conducts macroscopic and microscopic examinations of specimens of body tissue, fluids, and secretions, and diagnoses nature of pathological condition.
• Establishes departmental procedures and methods of operation.
• Assigns and supervises activities of department personnel relative to histology and cytology.
• Assists in the training of technologists and demonstrates new techniques to staff.
• Serves as consultant to other physicians to interpret laboratory findings and assist in determining appropriate method and extend of treatment necessary.
• Participates with personnel of other departments in planning joint administrative and technical programs.
• Recommends methods and procedures for coordination of Pathological services with related patient care services.
• Assists in establishment of a comprehensive yet cost effective quality control and Quality Assurance Program.
• Participates in the formulation of departments operating and capital budgets; recommends areas of cost control and assists in marketing efforts relative to the Laboratory.

• Participates in Medical Staff activities as required and/or as requested.
• Observes the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Hospital and the Medical Staff.
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

• Performs other related duties as identified.
• WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program.
• WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

• Standing - Frequently
• Walking - Frequently
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Carrying/Lifting - Occasionally (25lbs)
• Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally (25lbs)
• Kneeling/Crouching - Rarely
• Reaching - Occasionally
• Talking - Frequently
• Hearing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motions - Frequently
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Frequently

• Occupational Hazards - Frequently
• Bloodborne Pathogen - Exposure

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Required or
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) Required

• Licensed Medical Physician and Surgeon Upon Hire Required or
• Licensed Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Upon Hire Required

• Diplomate of the American Board of Pathology or the American Osteopathic Board of Pathology. Upon Hire Required and
• Completion of a Pathology residency. Upon Hire Required and
• Must qualify and be a member of the Medical Staff of Gettysburg Hospital. Upon Hire Required