• Provides anatomic pathology or clinical pathology services as assigned, in a patient centric fashion according to established standards, general and service-specific scopes of care, policies and procedures, and patient-specific protocols. Annually demonstrates clinical competencies for credentialed service and the following responsibilities. Participates in analyzer validation, verification processes and test method development as required. Ensures timely completion of work within established turnaround times. Interacts collaboratively with clinicians regarding patient care issues. Provides reports as necessary to third party providers and sub-specialists. Acts as a participatory member of the clinical care teams. Complies with all clinical staff bylaws, rules and regulations. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with laboratory staff, medical staff and other departments/services by participating in conferences, performance improvement projects, peer review, utilization review and committee work. Consults with clinicians to ensure the appropriate utilization of pathology services. Provides outside second opinion consultations as required. Participates in department quality activities as required. Performs any delegated duties of the CLIA medical director effectively. Performs compliant patient billing.
• Supports and participates in teaching programs in Pathology. Conducts educational programs for technologists, medical students, residents, fellows and physicians as required. Teach at clinical conferences and quality reviews. Attends continuing education seminars to maintain and advance knowledge; share knowledge with colleagues. Provides formal teaching to Pathology residents and fellows.
• Participates in research programs related to diagnosis, pathogenesis and/or therapy of pediatric disease within the clinical scope of responsibility. Supports clinical research activities Participates in investigator-initiated research as requested and as funding allows.
• Participates in the detection, reporting, and improvement of systems to prevent patient care incidents and improve patient safety and quality.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the department and the institution.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

• MD or DO degree required.
• Anatomic Pathology: Board certification by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology or Pediatric Pathology is required.
• Clinical Pathology: Board certification by the American Board of Pathology in Clinical Pathology required. Board certification in Transfusion Medicine is preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• Experience in pediatric anatomic and/or clinical pathology required.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by Law:

• License to practice in the State of Tennessee.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only:

• Must maintain active unrestricted privileges at SJCRH.

Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Strong clinical skills.
• Ability to interact comfortably with children and families.
• Ability to interact pleasantly and tactfully with co-workers, patients and families.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information to patients and families.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to function effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.