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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
We are seeking a qualified and collaborative Pathologist to join a high-performing team in Bellingham, WA. The Pathologist will be responsible for providing accurate and timely diagnostic interpretations of tissue specimens, laboratory tests, and other diagnostic procedures while contributing to a high-volume anatomic pathology caseload.
Job Responsibilities
• Provide accurate and timely diagnoses through histological and cytological evaluations of specimens.
• Interpret laboratory test data and prepare pathology reports in accordance with established protocols and quality standards.
• Support the efficient sign-out of a high-volume anatomic pathology caseload while maintaining diagnostic accuracy and timeliness.
• Assume medical directorship responsibilities for assigned hospital laboratories, including clinical and administrative oversight as required.
• Participate in quality assurance, quality control, and proficiency testing programs.
• Collaborate with laboratory staff, clinicians, and other healthcare professionals to provide consultative support and clinical correlation.
• Develop, implement, and maintain diagnostic protocols, workflows, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and departmental operational standards.
• Support accreditation activities and ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Provide training, mentorship, and continuing education for laboratory personnel and medical staff.
• Stay current with advances in pathology and laboratory medicine and incorporate appropriate methodologies and best practices.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, professional communication, staff development, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and adherence to organizational standards.
Qualifications
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree required.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Anatomic Pathology (AP) and Clinical Pathology (CP) required.
• Active and unrestricted medical license in the applicable state of practice required.
• Additional fellowship training is preferred, particularly in Surgical Pathology, Cytopathology, Uropathology, or Breast Pathology.
Experience Requirements
• A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in a pathology laboratory or clinical setting is preferred.
• Strong background in histopathology and cytology, including the interpretation of complex cases.
• Experience working in a high-volume laboratory environment with an emphasis on diagnostic accuracy and efficiency.
• Experience with CAP and CLIA inspections and regulatory compliance is preferred.
• Experience with telepathology and digital pathology workflows is a plus.
Skills
• Strong knowledge of pathology principles, diagnostic techniques, and laboratory best practices.
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS), electronic medical records (EMR), and digital pathology platforms.
• Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present findings clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational, time-management, follow-up, and workload-management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, team development, conflict-resolution, and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to maintain productivity and meet deadlines without compromising diagnostic quality.
• Commitment to professional development, continuous improvement, accountability, and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, and healthcare databases.
• Regular, predictable attendance and punctuality.
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