Pathologist — Iowa

Job overview

The Pathologist — Iowa role is described as based in a hospital or reference laboratory setting in Davenport, IA. Compensation is not specified. The position provides diagnostic services that support accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient care. The pathologist examines and interprets surgical pathology, cytology, and laboratory specimens, correlates findings with clinical information, and provides diagnostic reports for clinical decision-making. The role also contributes to quality assurance, regulatory compliance, multidisciplinary consultation, and patient-safety improvement; call coverage may be required.

What you'll do

• Examine and interpret surgical pathology and cytology specimens
• provide diagnostic reports
• perform gross and microscopic tissue examinations
• correlate findings with clinical history and laboratory data
• participate in intraoperative consultations, including frozen sections, as required
• ensure quality assurance and regulatory compliance
• collaborate with physicians and laboratory teams
• participate in tumor boards, case conferences, and consultations
• maintain accurate documentation
• support quality improvement and patient safety.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

pathologist

surgical pathology

cytology

clinical laboratory

diagnostic reporting

tumor boards

quality assurance

davenport ia

iowa

commonwealth medical services

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires an MD or DO, completion of an accredited pathology residency, board certification or eligibility, and eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the practicing state. Subspecialty fellowship training is preferred but not required. Call coverage may be required.

About the employer

Commonwealth Medical Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Medical Laboratories. Sector: 62.