Clinical Pathologist/Clinical Lab Director (PRN)
Washington, DC 
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Job Description
Description The faculty member is responsible for the oversight of the laboratory that serves patients in the hospital and clinics, as well as research, educational and advocacy initiatives as determined by the Division Chief and/or the Center leadership.
Qualifications Minimum Education
Medical Doctor (M.D.) Medical degree from an accredited medical school. (Required) Or
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Doctoral degree in scientific field that aligns with clinical area of focus with completion of clinical fellowship approved by HHS. (Required)

Minimum Work Experience
0 years (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical diagnostic evaluation that supports treatment in the area of expertise.
Ability to function independently in evaluating patient laboratory and diagnostic problems and developing a plan for patient care, usually as a consultant to the clinical providers.
Ability to incorporate ethical concepts into patient care and discuss these with the patient, family, and other members of the health care team as applicable.
Ability to supervise, advice, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
Demonstrates a personal commitment to Continuing Medical Education and remains current on the developments and progress in his/her subspecialty.
Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
Knowledge of regulatory, legal and ethical standards for the delivery of laboratory and pathology services.
Certain job assignments may require physician.

Required Licenses and Certifications
Pathologist: Medical license to practice in District of Columbia and other states as required by the role (Required) MD: Board certification in Pathology, preferably with relevant secondary specialty (Required) Or
PhD: Board certified or eligible for board certification in primary practice specialty by a board approved by HHS. (Required)

Functional Accountabilities
Commitment to World Class Care
  • Provide clinical services for patients at Children's Hospital and other approved sites in an ethical, professional and timely manner.
  • Provide oversight of the medical care team and manage direct patient care for a specified patient population; improve continuity of care, customer service and partnerships with community medical providers through timely completion of records and communication.
  • Provide on-call services as determined by the division leadership.
  • Actively participate in family centered care and communicate in a professional and compassionate manner; refer patients to specialists and to relevant ancillary services as appropriate.
  • Appropriately utilize the defined chain of command and escalation policies.
  • Respond to team members and outside medical providers in a timely and respectful manner; communicate clearly to trainees expectations regarding patient updates and notifications of significant clinical changes, and encourages questions from trainees.
  • Other duties may be assigned in accordance with the scope of practice.
Commitment to Advocacy
  • Participate in CNMC's advocacy initiatives.
  • Contribute scholarly effort to the advancement of public policy to promote population-based pediatric health and well being.
  • Teach patients and families about treatment, prevention, and care enhancement techniques.
  • Participate in specific health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
  • Contribute scholarly effort to the advancement of public policy that promotes population-based pediatric health and well being
Commitment to Research
  • Conduct research of significant scientific value in the clinical and translational science area(s) relevant to his/her practice specialty.
  • Participate in reviewing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
  • Publish in peer-reviewed, scientific, quality and management journals.
  • Submit applications for grants or contracts for funding of research projects.
  • Participate in research committees, workshop special interest groups, etc.
Commitment to Education
  • Participate in CNMC's medical education programs through learning activities with colleagues and trainees.
  • Participate as appropriate in hospital/university -wide educational programs.
  • Participate as appropriate in local, regional and national educational efforts.
  • Provide timely feedback to trainees.
  • Ensure adequate orientation for the care that the trainees deliver.
  • Supervise and train clinical professionals and students effectively.
Commitment to Quality & Compliance
  • Follow established bylaws, policies and procedures, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
  • Adequately and promptly complete all clinical documentation as required by JCAHO, other regulatory bodies and/or the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations and Policies and Procedures include complete clinical charge documentation.
  • Identify problems related to patient services and make recommendations for improvement.
  • Cooperate and participate in the development, implementation and revision of policies affecting medical practice, judgment and quality of care; Participate as a member of special care teams, Medical Staff and hospital committees.
  • Review and prepare protocol for use by staff. Evaluate patient care according to adopted protocol and Quality Assurance program criteria. Participate in evaluation of peers and support staff; acknowledge and report medical and/or other errors as well as participate in efforts to prevent them.

Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Commitment/Identification
  • Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization.
  • Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural/ ethnic differences.
  • Demonstrate personal and professional integrity.
  • Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Customer Service
  • Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met.
Teamwork/Communication
  • Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.
  • Partner with all team members to achieve goals.
  • Receptive to others' ideas and opinions.
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
  • Contribute to a positive work environment
  • Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
  • Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
  • Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
  • Use resources efficiently
  • Search for less costly ways of doing things
Safety
  • Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
  • Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.
  • Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation.
  • Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication.
  • Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers.
  • Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance.
Primary Location: District of Columbia-Washington
Work Locations:
CN Hospital (Main Campus)
111 Michigan Avenue
Washington 20010
Job: Physicians / Physicians Leadership
Organization: Patient Services
Position Status: R (Regular) - O - PRN
Job Posting: Apr 18, 2024, 7:55:30 PM

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Doctorate
Required Experience
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