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Washington, District of Columbia

Renal Pathologist

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Posterity Group LLC is a veteran owned, service-disabled small business, headquartered in Rockville, MD, that specializes in federal government contracting and staffing. We are tasked with staffing The Washington DC VA Medical Center with a Renal Pathologist. The Renal Pathologist is expected to do the following:

The Washington DC VA Medical Center is seeking renal biopsy services for patients with chronic kidney conditions. The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Services at Washington DC VAMC requires expert consultation and advance laboratory testing on human kidney specimens, as well as supplementary laboratory analyses with a capability to deliver a 24-hour, same day turnaround.

Professional pathology services

Providing laboratory testing

Provide Consultations as Needed

  • Reference testing specifically for kidney biopsies.
  • Review appropriate clinical history/medical record when responsible for autopsy coverage and discuss with clinical team ensuring appropriate consent documentation before proceeding with autopsy.
  • Perform/supervise autopsy

Requirements

Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.

Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.

Hospital-based pathology and laboratory medicine experience is preferred but not required.

Valid BLS at least 3 years of relevant experience

Key Responsibilities

The Renal Pathologist will provide expert consultation and advanced laboratory testing on human kidney specimens, ensuring a 24-hour, same-day turnaround for renal biopsy services. They will also review clinical histories and perform or supervise autopsies as needed.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
10+ years of experience

Key Skills

Kidney BiopsyMedical Record ReviewClinical History AnalysisBLS Certification

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