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About Sonic Healthcare USA:

Sonic Healthcare USA is a division of Sonic Healthcare Limited, one of the largest diagnostic laboratory medicine companies in the world. Since its establishment in 2007, Sonic Healthcare USA has grown to become the third largest laboratory medicine company in the United States, with operations across the country.

At present, there are eight operating divisions within Sonic Healthcare USA with more than 380 pathologists. As a physician led company, Sonic Healthcare USA adheres to a foundation principle of Medical Leadership. We are passionate about our medical leadership culture in which we serve physicians with the highest quality of laboratory services and excellent patient service. Our laboratories are all directed by board-certified pathologists working with highly trained medical scientists, medical technologists and ancillary staff to deliver quality and timely laboratory results.

Position Summary:

Sonic Healthcare USA is seeking an experienced board-certified Molecular Pathologist to join its' state of the art molecular laboratory in the Northeast. Fellowship training in molecular pathology is required. This position offers numerous opportunities including a very competitive compensation package as well as a rewarding experience in a rapidly growing laboratory with the potential to impact the field of medicine. The ideal candidate is a productive pathologist with excellent interpersonal skills, a commitment to high quality patient care, and a strong interest in advancing the field of molecular pathology.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical evaluation and interpretation of NGS sequencing data for the disease-specific multi-gene panel report generation.
• Assist in providing oversight of quality management system to ensure conformance with NYSDOH Clinical Laboratory Practice Standards and/or other regulatory bodies.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure all work performed in the molecular laboratory generates medically reliable data.
• Provide professional expertise in new molecular genomic and genetic test development.
• Serve as an educational and operational resource to the staff.
• Be involved in competency assessment, and whenever necessary, remedial training or continuing education to improve skills.
• Promote a safe laboratory environment for personnel.

• Ensuring that the laboratory participates in monitoring and evaluating the quality control metrics and appropriateness of services rendered, within the context of the Quality Management System.
• Communicating with the referring physicians regarding the clinical significance of the laboratory findings and ensuring that the reports of results include pertinent information required for specific patient interpretation and management.
• Ensuring that the laboratory is enrolled in the NYSDOH proficiency-testing program for the testing performed and that the laboratory adheres to the program's administrative and technical requirements.
• Maintaining an effective working relationship with applicable accrediting and regulatory agencies, administrative offices and the medical community.
• Evaluating not only NGS sequencing results, but also other results generated by PCR, RT-PCR, Sanger assays and other available platforms.
• Conducting pathology review including H&E, and IHC for both research and clinical specimens, and reviewing pathology reports associated with the patient's molecular profiling to capture the pertinent clinical information.
• Engage in new test development and lab innovation activities.
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams focused on answering key biological questions.
• Establishing and maintaining CLIA/CAP compliance important in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Keeping up to date with clinical knowledge in the field of molecular pathology, but also with the regulatory needs and/or changes.

Education and Experience:

• An MD with certification by the American Board of Pathology in Clinical and/or Anatomic Pathology and Molecular Genetic Pathology with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• The candidate must meet all state and local licensing requirements
• Clinical experience with next generation sequencing (NGS) assays and interpretation of their results.
• Detailed knowledge and experience in oncology, cancer immunotherapy, medical immunology and clinical research, is preferred.
• Excellent managerial, organizational, reporting and communication skills.
• Experience working in a regulated clinical laboratory environment (CLIA/CAP/NYSDOH).
• Working knowledge of State and Federal regulations governing laboratories.
• Understanding and assistance in quality control / quality improvement programs / report generation.
• Working knowledge and understanding of computers. Knowledge of all departmental policies and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Organization, long range planning, implementation and leadership ability
• Act as a role model to promote relationships and create a supportive business climate
• Effective communication with SHUSA leadership
• Effective communication with colleagues and subordinate team members
• Ensure staff adherence to all established policies and procedures
• Perform duties in a timely and accurate manner
• Maintain confidentiality of information
• Possess effective written, verbal and electronic communication skills

Company:

Sonic Anatomic Pathology

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This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, as well as abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties.

Salary starting at $240,000 Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply.

Sonic Healthcare USA, reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range. Any difference between actual compensation and the posted range will be based on factors other than race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy) or national origin.

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Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.