Pathologist Required Urgently - Michigan
Plano, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Pathology
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital
Location Michigan, Michigan, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 8/21/24

  • Practice Setting (Free-Standing Pathology Lab/Hospital-Based Pathology Lab): Hospital based
  • Reason for Coverage: Gap in coverage, as other pathologist is leaving for another opportunity
  • Dates of Coverage: Starting September 30th- ongoing while they recruit for a perm provider.
  • Schedule (Shifts and Hours): Mon through Fri., 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Call Schedule: Weekly (alternate week), start at Friday 5:00 pm, finish at next Friday 8:00am
  • Call Ratio: every other week
  • What Type(s) of Certification Does Your Laboratory Hold (CLIA, CAP, etc.)?CLIA
  • Approx. Number of Cases Read Per Day: 35-50- volume will be split with 2 pathologists


  • What Will Be the Locum Tenen Physician’s Responsibility for the Clinical Lab (Blood Bank, etc.)?Yes supervise clinical laboratory, need AP/CP certified pathologist
  • Will the Locum Provider Be Responsible for Grossing Their Own Specimens? Yes
  • Will the Locum Provider Be Cutting Their Own Frozen Sections on the Cryostat? Yes
  • How Many Physicians in the Group? Only 1, typically 2
  • How Many Histotechnologists? 4
  • How Many Pathology Assistants? 0
  • How Many Cytotechnologists? 0
  • Will the Locum Tenens Physician be Required to Supervise Other Healthcare Providers? No
  • Will Other Pathologists Be Present During the Locum's Coverage? Yes
  • Type of Cryostat: Thermo Shandon
  • Type of Microscope: Nikon
  • Cytology Proficiency Exam Required for GYN Cytolology? No GYN cytology specimen
  • Method of Preparation? Cytospin
  • Required Anatomic Pathology Procedures: Surgical Pathology, GI Pathology, GU Pathology, Neuropathology, Dermatopathology, Hematopathology (Bone Marrow, Lymph Nodes) Interpretation of Bone Marrow Aspirate/bx, Cytology, Autopsy
  • Required Clinical Pathology Procedures: Hematology, Microbiology, Chemistry/Serology, Blood Bank

Job Responsibilities

Practice Setting (Free-Standing Pathology Lab/Hospital-Based Pathology Lab):  Hospital based
Reason for Coverage: Gap in coverage, as other pathologist is leaving for another opportunity
Dates of Coverage:  Starting September 30th- ongoing while they recruit for a perm provider. 
Schedule (Shifts and Hours):  Mon through Fri., 8:00am   -  5:00pm  
Call Schedule:  Weekly (alternate week), start at Friday 5:00 pm, finish at next Friday 8:00am
Call Ratio:  every other week
What Type(s) of Certification Does Your Laboratory Hold (CLIA, CAP, etc.)?CLIA
Approx. Number of Cases Read Per Day:  35-50- volume will be split with 2 pathologists 

What Will Be the Locum Tenen Physician’s Responsibility for the Clinical Lab (Blood Bank, etc.)?Yes supervise clinical laboratory, need AP/CP certified pathologist
Will the Locum Provider Be Responsible for Grossing Their Own Specimens?  Yes
Will the Locum Provider Be Cutting Their Own Frozen Sections on the Cryostat? Yes
How Many Physicians in the Group?  Only 1, typically 2
How Many Histotechnologists? 4
How Many Pathology Assistants?  0
How Many Cytotechnologists? 0
Will the Locum Tenens Physician be Required to Supervise Other Healthcare Providers? No
Will Other Pathologists Be Present During the Locum's Coverage? Yes
Type of Cryostat:  Thermo ShandonGI Pathology, GU Pathology, Neuropathology, Dermatopathology, Hematopathology  (Bone Marrow, Lymph Nodes) Interpretation of Bone Marrow Aspirate/bx, Cytology, Autopsy
Type of Microscope: Nikon
Cytology Proficiency Exam Required for GYN Cytolology? No GYN cytology specimen
Method of Preparation? Cytospin
Required Anatomic Pathology Procedures: Surgical Pathology,
Required Clinical Pathology Procedures:  Hematology, Microbiology, Chemistry/Serology, Blood Bank

Qualifications

Practice Setting (Free-Standing Pathology Lab/Hospital-Based Pathology Lab):  Hospital based
Reason for Coverage: Gap in coverage, as other pathologist is leaving for another opportunity
Dates of Coverage:  Starting September 30th- ongoing while they recruit for a perm provider. 
Schedule (Shifts and Hours):  Mon through Fri., 8:00am   -  5:00pm  
Call Schedule:  Weekly (alternate week), start at Friday 5:00 pm, finish at next Friday 8:00am
Call Ratio:  every other week
What Type(s) of Certification Does Your Laboratory Hold (CLIA, CAP, etc.)?CLIA
Approx. Number of Cases Read Per Day:  35-50- volume will be split with 2 pathologists 

What Will Be the Locum Tenen Physician’s Responsibility for the Clinical Lab (Blood Bank, etc.)?Yes supervise clinical laboratory, need AP/CP certified pathologist
Will the Locum Provider Be Responsible for Grossing Their Own Specimens?  Yes
Will the Locum Provider Be Cutting Their Own Frozen Sections on the Cryostat? Yes
How Many Physicians in the Group?  Only 1, typically 2
How Many Histotechnologists? 4
How Many Pathology Assistants?  0
How Many Cytotechnologists? 0
Will the Locum Tenens Physician be Required to Supervise Other Healthcare Providers? No
Will Other Pathologists Be Present During the Locum's Coverage? Yes
Type of Cryostat:  Thermo Shandon
Type of Microscope: Nikon
Cytology Proficiency Exam Required for GYN Cytolology? No GYN cytology specimen
Method of Preparation?  Cytospin
Required Anatomic Pathology Procedures:  Surgical Pathology, GI Pathology, GU Pathology, Neuropathology, Dermatopathology, Hematopathology  (Bone Marrow, Lymph Nodes) Interpretation of Bone Marrow Aspirate/bx, Cytology, Autopsy
Required Clinical Pathology Procedures:  Hematology, Microbiology, Chemistry/Serology, Blood Bank

Working Hours

Practice Setting (Free-Standing Pathology Lab/Hospital-Based Pathology Lab):  Hospital based
Reason for Coverage: Gap in coverage, as other pathologist is leaving for another opportunity
Dates of Coverage:  Starting September 30th- ongoing while they recruit for a perm provider. 
Schedule (Shifts and Hours):  Mon through Fri., 8:00am   -  5:00pm  
Call Schedule:  Weekly (alternate week), start at Friday 5:00 pm, finish at next Friday 8:00am
Call Ratio:  every other week
What Type(s) of Certification Does Your Laboratory Hold (CLIA, CAP, etc.)?CLIA
Approx. Number of Cases Read Per Day:  35-50- volume will be split with 2 pathologists 

What Will Be the Locum Tenen Physician’s Responsibility for the Clinical Lab (Blood Bank, etc.)?Yes supervise clinical laboratory, need AP/CP certified pathologist
Will the Locum Provider Be Responsible for Grossing Their Own Specimens?  Yes
Will the Locum Provider Be Cutting Their Own Frozen Sections on the Cryostat? Yes
How Many Physicians in the Group?  Only 1, typically 2
How Many Histotechnologists? 4
How Many Pathology Assistants?  0
How Many Cytotechnologists? 0
Will the Locum Tenens Physician be Required to Supervise Other Healthcare Providers? No
Will Other Pathologists Be Present During the Locum's Coverage? Yes
Type of Cryostat:  Thermo Shandon
Type of Microscope: Nikon
Cytology Proficiency Exam Required for GYN Cytolology? No GYN cytology specimen
Method of Preparation?  Cytospin
Required Anatomic Pathology Procedures:  Surgical Pathology, GI Pathology, GU Pathology, Neuropathology, Dermatopathology, Hematopathology  (Bone Marrow, Lymph Nodes) Interpretation of Bone Marrow Aspirate/bx, Cytology, Autopsy
Required Clinical Pathology Procedures:  Hematology, Microbiology, Chemistry/Serology, Blood Bank

Skills

Practice Setting (Free-Standing Pathology Lab/Hospital-Based Pathology Lab):  Hospital based
Reason for Coverage: Gap in coverage, as other pathologist is leaving for another opportunity
Dates of Coverage:  Starting September 30th- ongoing while they recruit for a perm provider. 
Schedule (Shifts and Hours):  Mon through Fri., 8:00am   -  5:00pm  
Call Schedule:  Weekly (alternate week), start at Friday 5:00 pm, finish at next Friday 8:00am
Call Ratio:  every other week
What Type(s) of Certification Does Your Laboratory Hold (CLIA, CAP, etc.)?CLIA
Approx. Number of Cases Read Per Day:  35-50- volume will be split with 2 pathologists 

What Will Be the Locum Tenen Physician’s Responsibility for the Clinical Lab (Blood Bank, etc.)?Yes supervise clinical laboratory, need AP/CP certified pathologist
Will the Locum Provider Be Responsible for Grossing Their Own Specimens?  Yes
Will the Locum Provider Be Cutting Their Own Frozen Sections on the Cryostat? Yes
How Many Physicians in the Group?  Only 1, typically 2
How Many Histotechnologists? 4
How Many Pathology Assistants?  0
How Many Cytotechnologists? 0
Will the Locum Tenens Physician be Required to Supervise Other Healthcare Providers? No
Will Other Pathologists Be Present During the Locum's Coverage? Yes
Type of Cryostat:  Thermo Shandon
Type of Microscope: Nikon
Cytology Proficiency Exam Required for GYN Cytolology? No GYN cytology specimen
Method of Preparation?  Cytospin
Required Anatomic Pathology Procedures:  Surgical Pathology, GI Pathology, GU Pathology, Neuropathology, Dermatopathology, Hematopathology  (Bone Marrow, Lymph Nodes) Interpretation of Bone Marrow Aspirate/bx, Cytology, Autopsy
Required Clinical Pathology Procedures:  Hematology, Microbiology, Chemistry/Serology, Blood Bank