Huntington Hospital | Pasadena Hospital & Medical Center

Physician Clinical Pathology

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or D.O. degree required
  • Active California State Medical License or eligibility to obtain one
  • Board Certified in Clinical Pathology
  • Certification in Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine or relevant clinical experience
  • Preference for experience/certification in Clinical Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry, or Hematopathology
  • At least 3 years of post-training clinical practice preferred, though strong recent graduates will be considered

Responsibilities

  • Oversee medical operations and call coverage for blood banking/transfusion services
  • Lead laboratory staff and participate in operational process improvements
  • Ensure regulatory compliance and quality initiatives
  • Consult with medical staff on test interpretation and blood product utilization best practices
  • Engage in interprofessional collaboration across various departments
  • Teach and mentor laboratory staff as desired
  • Potential future leadership opportunities, including CLIA Laboratory Director role

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits program available
  • Teaching opportunities for interested candidates
  • Leadership development potential within the department
  • Supportive interprofessional team environment
  • Accredited laboratory ensuring professional growth
Full Job Description

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Expectations:

To be considered, those interested must apply and upload a CV, cover letter and contact information of at least three references.

Huntington Health in Pasadena, California is inviting applications for a Board Certified ClinicalPathologist to join our team as Director of the Clinical Laboratory and Blood Banking/Transfusion Services.

Candidates must hold an M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or D.O. degree, be eligible to obtain or already hold an active California State Medical License and be board certified by the American Board of Pathology in Clinical Pathology.  American Board of Pathology certification in Blood Banking / Transfusion Medicine or previous clinical experience in transfusion medicine is required.  Preference will also be given to candidates with experience or formal training/certification in ClinicalMicrobiology and/or Clinical Chemistry and/or Hematopathology.  Previous administrative experience with at least 3 years of post-training clinical practice is desired but recent graduates with a strong clinical pathology background will be considered.

This full-time clinical position will provide medical oversight and call coverage of blood banking/transfusion services (dispenses 10,000 blood products per year), of a hospital based donor center program (4,000 collections annually) and of the general laboratory including Clinical Chemistry, Hematology/Coagulation, Immunology and Microbiology for primarily inpatient laboratory operations at a community hospital.  Applicants should provide leadership to the laboratory staff, participate in operational process improvements, work in administrative areas and regulatory compliance, and demonstrate interest in interprofessional collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, clinical lab scientists, nurses and administrative leadership. Teaching opportunities are also available if desired. Successful candidates will provide guidance for all clinical pathology testing and quality initiatives as well as serve as a consultant and resource for the medical staff regarding interpretation of and best practices for test and blood product utilization. Additional opportunities for leadership within the department, including serving as CLIA Laboratory Director, may be available for interested candidates in the future.

Huntington Hospital clinical laboratory performs several million clinical laboratory tests annually for a 619-bed community medical center that includes a Level II trauma center. The scope of testing performed at the laboratory includes chemistry, toxicology, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, microbiology (including molecular microbiology), automation, and point of care testing.  Our laboratory is accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and the Blood Services section is registered with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and licensed by the California Department of Public Heath (CDPH).

Job Title: Physician Clinical Pathology

Department: Pathology

Shift Duration: 8

Primary Shift: Days

Time Type: Full time

Location: 100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105

Pay Range: The estimated base rate for this position is $0.00 - $0.00.

Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.

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