Pathologist--Fellowship Trained in Blood Bank & Transfusion Medicine--Los A at Southern California Permanente Medical Group

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pathology, Blood Banking, Transfusion Medicine, Laboratory Leadership, Clinical Pathology, Quality Management, Regulatory Compliance, Method Validation, Performance Improvement, Patient Blood Management, Laboratory Stewardship, Diagnostic Services, Medical Education, Surgical Pathology

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Competitive Compensation and Benefit Package The comprehensive benefits and longevity-based compensation package offered by Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG) enables physicians to focus on what they do best – provide their patients with exceptional care. • Medical/dental/vision coverage • Supplemental medical coverage • Special dependent coverage • Vacation/holiday/sick/education time and leave (prorated to work schedule) • Retirement and savings plans • Relocation package • Professional liability coverage • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible Partnership of SCPMG • Transition to a Partner/Owner of SCPMG • Eligible after three consecutive years of full-time employment (six consecutive years of part-time employment) • Increased benefits (e.g., compensation, retirement, life insurance) • Voting rights on organizational decisions Additional Information • Board Certified or Board Eligible Kaiser-Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center is seeking an AP/CP board-certified pathologist with additional training and board certification in Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine, to oversee a large clinical laboratory and Blood Bank in a tertiary/quaternary hospital with a busy cardiovascular surgical service. The successful candidate is expected to provide clinical pathology leadership across core laboratory disciplines, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective, and patient-centered diagnostic services. Responsibilities include oversight of laboratory quality management, test utilization, regulatory compliance (CLIA, CAP, FDA, and state), method validation, and continuous performance improvement. The pathologist will collaborate closely with clinical departments to support evidence-based test ordering, interpret complex results, and serve as a consultative resource to clinicians across specialties. Occasional coverage of surgical pathology may also be required. As the laboratory leader, the candidate will also lead the hospital’s laboratory stewardship and patient blood management programs and represent Los Angeles Medical Center on relevant Southern California Permanente Medical Group regional committees. The successful candidate will teach medical students during pertinent rotations at the Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine and participate in educational conferences for residency and fellowship programs at Los Angeles Medical Center. There will also be an opportunity to pursue a faculty appointment at KPSOM. CP-only board certification with Blood Bank/Transfusion Medicine board certification may be considered if the candidate has at least three years of post-training experience. While we prefer an applicant with experience directing a laboratory, we are open to promising and rising talent within the field of Lab Medicine. About the area The city of Los Angeles offers one of the world’s great urban experiences. Opportunities to enjoy pro sports, entertainment, cuisine, and the arts are virtually endless, with the variety to satisfy its incredibly diverse population. Beaches are nearby; mountains and desert are an hour away, and the weather enables year-round outdoor activities. Working here The Los Angeles Medical Center is the region's largest facility—and SCPMG’s largest teaching facility—with a broad offering of primary, specialty, tertiary, and quaternary care programs for a highly diverse patient population. Despite its size, the center is remarkably compact, providing physicians with ready access to interaction and support. Our leadership is dedicated to transparency, and to providing opportunities for others to step up and have a voice. The center’s Graduate Medical Education program is another hallmark, along with our established culture of collaboration and accountability. Physician well-being is key: new hires and partners alike will find wellness events, workshops, trainings, meet-and-greets, and other opportunities to integrate, grow, and thrive—all in one of the world’s premier big cities. Equal Employment Opportunity External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

Responsibilities

The pathologist will provide clinical pathology leadership, overseeing laboratory quality management, regulatory compliance, and patient blood management programs. They will also collaborate with clinical departments to support evidence-based test ordering and participate in medical education for students and residents.