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Clinical Duties:

• Diagnostic Pathology: Examine specimens obtained from surgeries, biopsies, and autopsies to diagnose diseases, including cancers, infections, and inflammatory conditions.

• Reporting: Prepare accurate and detailed pathology reports documenting findings, including microscopic descriptions, diagnoses, and recommendations for further testing or treatment.

• Consultation: Provide expert consultation to clinicians, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals regarding the interpretation of pathology results and implications for patient management.

• Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality and accuracy of pathology services through adherence to standardized protocols, proficiency testing, and participation in quality improvement initiatives.

• Autopsy Pathology: Conduct autopsies to determine the cause of death, identify underlying diseases, and provide insights into clinical management and public health issues.

  
  

Administrative Duties:

• Laboratory Oversight: Supervise laboratory staff, including histotechnologists, cytotechnologists, and medical laboratory scientists, to ensure efficient and accurate specimen processing and analysis.

• Resource Management: Manage laboratory resources, including equipment, supplies, and personnel, to maintain optimal workflow and meet turnaround time targets.

• Quality Control: Implement quality control measures and protocols to monitor the accuracy and reliability of laboratory tests and procedures.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and laboratory safety guidelines, including those set forth by regulatory bodies such as CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) and CAP (College of American Pathologists).

• Budgeting and Financial Management: Participate in budget planning and financial management activities related to the pathology department, including cost analysis, revenue generation, and resource allocation.

Teaching and Research Duties (if applicable):

• Education: Provide education and training to medical students, pathology residents, and laboratory staff through lectures, case conferences, and hands-on training sessions.

• Research: Engage in clinical or translational research activities aimed at advancing knowledge in pathology, participating in research projects, publishing scientific papers, and presenting findings at conferences.

• Continuing Professional Development: Stay current with advances in pathology practice, technology, and research through participation in continuing medical education (CME) activities, conferences, and professional development opportunities.