Locum – Physician – Pathology

• Coverage Location (Facility Name, City, State): Ascension St. Mary's Hospital, Saginaw, Michigan
• 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

Please note all requirements to avoid being redirected:

Board Certified/Truly Board Eligible- Required

MI license at time of submission-Required

Covid Vaccinated- Required
Minimum of 2 weeks per month availability- Required

Must be able to take call- Required