Pathologist - AP/CP (Lufkin, TX)

Inform Diagnostics, a Fulgent Genetics Company, is a nationally recognized diagnostics laboratory focused on anatomic pathology subspecialties including gastrointestinal pathology, dermatopathology, urologic pathology, hematopathology, and breast pathology. Founded in 2011, its parent entity, Fulgent Genetics, is a premier, full‑service genomic testing company dedicated to transforming patient care in oncology, infectious and rare diseases, and reproductive health.

Responsibilities

• Examine and interpret prepared tissue sections and body fluids using light, electron, and fluorescence microscopy techniques.
• Diagnose disease presence, stage, and other abnormalities from tissues, fluids, secretions, or other specimens and dictate findings.
• Identify the etiology, pathogenesis, morphological changes, and clinical significance of diseases.
• Consult with referring physicians about test ordering, interpretation, and treatment guidance.
• Provide diagnostic information to treating/referring physicians in written pathology reports.
• Participate in proficiency testing programs and intradepartmental meetings to improve diagnostic accuracy and quality of care.
• Engage in professional organizations, conferences, and seminars to stay current in pathology.
• Perform gross examination, dissection, and description of specimens as required.
• Train and educate laboratory personnel and students in specimen processing.
• Photograph specimens for patient reports or archival purposes when indicated.
• Consult with peers on difficult cases as needed.
• Plan and supervise the work of pathology staff or visiting pathologists.
• Fulfill on‑call responsibilities.
• Complete annual training programs within required timeframes and regularly attend staff meetings.
• Maintain the strictest confidentiality.
• Comply with all state, federal, and professional regulations as well as company and departmental policies, including CAP, CLIA, HIPAA, and OSHA.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree.
• Unlimited, unrestricted medical license in the state where the laboratory is located and in any additional states from which specimens are received, or eligibility to obtain such licensure.
• Board certification in anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, or both by the American Board of Pathology or American Osteopathic Board of Pathology (or equivalent qualifications).
• Minimum of three (3) years of pathology experience in a community hospital setting.
• Subspecialty board certification, if applicable and offered by the American Board of Pathology.
• Successful completion of a pre‑employment visual color discrimination test.
• Compliance with Board of Medicine annual continuing medical education requirements.
• Maintain appropriate medical staff membership and privileges at relevant medical facilities.
• Knowledge of biomedical, clinical, epidemiologic, and social‑behavioral sciences and their application to patient care and education.
• Knowledge of techniques to diagnose and treat human diseases.
• Understanding of national, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with laboratory policies, procedures, and quality management (QMS, QA, QC).
• Proficiency with medical terminology.
• Skill in written and verbal communication.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.