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Summary

The Forensic Pathologist will provide forensic and routine autopsy services for Pan Pacific Pathologists, LLC. Additional responsibilities include completion of death certificates; determination of cause and manner of death; completion of written autopsy reports; consultation with law enforcement, attorneys, and decedent's families as necessary. Court testimony in criminal proceedings may also be necessary. The Forensic Pathologist is expected to perform autopsies on all islands as required. This position may also involve providing hospital pathology services (anatomic pathology), as well as providing on-call death pronouncements, as required.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine degree from an accredited medical school and completion of an accredited pathology residency and forensic pathology fellowship program.
• A Hawaii state medical license
• Possess a broad knowledge of clinical medicine, basic medical sciences, clinical laboratory sciences, and operations.
• Board certified in Anatomic and Forensic pathology by the American Board of Pathology in good standing.
• Excellent computer knowledge in Word, Excel, and skills in Lab Information Systems (LIS).
• Successfully pass Company pre-employment drug test and periodic and random thereafter.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English including communication skills by telephone, excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and computer literacy required.
• Demonstrated and proven ability/experience in accomplishments in all of our five core values:
  • Shine
  • Team
  • Accurate
  • Respect
  • Standardize

Essential Functions

Without direct supervision, and in accordance with Company policies, procedures and guidelines, this position:

• Performs autopsies to determine cause and manner of death.
• Completes accurate and comprehensive reports on post-mortem examinations in a timely manner.
• Performs anatomic pathology procedures as appropriate.
• Serves as an active member of the medical staff as appropriate for those facilities served.
• Relates and functions effectively with applicable accrediting and regulatory agencies, appropriate administrative officials, the medical community and the police departments served.
• Participates in educational programs of the institution as appropriate.
• Promotes a safe laboratory environment for employees and other occupants.
• Participates in the marketing of the Company's outreach business in coordination with the Director of Business Development.
• Adheres to safety, confidentiality, compliance, and legal requirements of the Company and the various hospital facilities where privileges have been granted.
• Maintains a strong and favorable relation with referring physicians, hospital administrations and healthcare partners.
• Provides clinical and educational services to entities at hospitals served by the Company including the laboratory employees on a regular basis.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with county police departments and other business and community partners.
• Provides pathology coverage for vacation and CME at other facilities within the Company's network of hospitals and facilities.
• Informs the Compliance Officer immediately of any potential error or omission at the time such is detected.
• Maintains consistent and reliable attendance and complies with Company guidelines on attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Lifting, carrying, positioning, pushing and pulling bodies (at least 100 lbs.).
• Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Frequent prolonged standing/sitting/walking.
• Must be able to see, hear, and respond adequately.
• Extensive computer work.
• Frequent use of telephone.

Working Conditions

• Air-conditioned laboratory, morgue and office environment.
• Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards.
• Sufficient noise and interruptions to cause distraction.
• Frequent exposure to video display terminals.
• May be asked to work occasional irregular or extended hours.
• Working in proximity to formalin, hazardous chemicals and biohazardous body fluids.
• Frequent exposure to cadavers in different stages of decomposition.

Skills/Abilities/Competencies

• Ability to use good safety practices and precautions, including the use of personal protective equipment.
• Ability to direct support staff.
• Ability to type by touch.
• Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.
• Ability to communicate both written and verbal.
• Ability to understand instructions, reason, and make judgments independently.
• Understand meaning of words, ideas associated with them, and their appropriate and effective use.
• Ability to perceive pertinent details in verbal and tabular material.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.

• CUSTOMER-FOCUSED: Aware of customer needs; makes decisions with customer in mind; builds strong customer relationships.
• COMMUNICATOR: Proactively conveys a clear, convincing, and timely message; possesses strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• PROBLEM SOLVER: Uses data and logic to quickly find solutions to difficult challenges.
• COLLABORATIVE: Works effectively with others to accomplish goals.
• TECHNICALLY COMPETENT: Possesses and maintains the functional and technical knowledge and skills to successfully perform job.
• RESULTS DRIVEN: Achievement-oriented; achieves and exceeds goals; pushes self and others for results.
• BUSINESS SAVVY: possesses business and organizational know-how; understands how to accomplish tasks through formal channels and informal networks.
• RESOURCEFUL: Knows how to get what is needed; manages time and workloads for maximum efficiency.
• TEAM BUILDER: Builds cohesive teams and strategic partnerships,
• INFLUENTIAL: Makes an impact on people, events, and decisions; affects the thinking or actions of others by means of example or personality.
• STRATEGIC: Thinks "big picture"; commits to a course of actions to accomplish long-range goals; is forward thinking and adept at seeing future outcomes and results.
• DELEGATOR: Effectively assigns work and responsibility; supports and provides feedback on performance.
• COACH: Equips individuals with the tools, knowledge, and opportunities to develop their skills and improve performance.
• TIME-WISE: Prioritizes; respects others' time; adheres to schedules and agendas.
• CHANGE AGENT: Initiates and promotes new approaches and transformations to reach a higher level of performance.
• ACCOUNTABLE: Follows through in all areas; accepts and delivers on responsibilities; requires others to follow through on commitments

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