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Tufts Medicine Surgical Pathologist/Cytopathologist – Tufts Medicine at Melrose Wakefield Hospital; Melrose, MA in Melrose, Massachusetts
Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, in partnership with Tufts Medical Center Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, is seeking a full-time AP/CP BC/BE Surgical Pathologist with Cytopathology training to join our group of four pathologists.
How you’ll transform patient care:
Participate in intraoperative consultation/frozen sections
Sign out biopsies and large surgical cases
Provide on-site FNA evaluation for interventional radiology procedures and CP calls
Share AP and CP calls among the pathologists
Membership of various medical staff and hospital committees, acting as liaison between the medical staff, administration, and the laboratory
Opportunities to participate in educational and teaching activities at Tufts Medical Center
Who you are:
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
Fellowship trained in Cytopathology, experience in Surgical Pathology, and experience in Transfusion Medicine, are desirable
Licensed and/or eligible to practice Medicine in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Excellent communication skills to interact with clinicians, administrators, and department staff
Why practice Pathology at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital:
The Department of Pathology is accredited by both the College of American Pathologist and the American Association of Blood Banks. The Anatomic Pathology service accessions approximately 12,000 to 13, 000 specimens annually including a variety of biopsies, large surgical specimens, and approximately 30 bone marrow cases. There are over 800 Non-Gyn cytology/FNA from different interventional procedures such as CT-guided, ultrasound- guided, and EBUS procedures. GU and breast services are expected to increase. There are over 11,000 GYN pap cytology (currently the GYN pap cytology cases are signed out in LabCorp).
As an employee Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, you will receive:
Academic Appointment through Tufts University School of Medicine
Substantive 401A retirement plan
CME Funds and Time Away
Generous Vacation and Holiday Policy
Melrose Wakefield Hospital is a Level III Trauma Center and a proud member of Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine brings together the strength of both academic medicine and community care. Located 10 miles north of Boston, Melrose and adjacent communities offer exceptional quality of life and an excellent school system.
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org .