Washington DC ICSP Renal Pathology Specialist

Job Title: Renal Pathologist / Renal Pathology Laboratory Specialist

Specialty: Renal Pathology / Anatomic Pathology Kidney Biopsy Services

Site: Washington DC VA Medical Center Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Services

Location: Reference Laboratory Services (off-site); specimen pickup/delivery to 50 Irving St. NW Washington DC 20422

Start: July 2026

Shift Schedule:

• 24-hour turnaround required for all kidney biopsy specimens (same-day turnaround capability required)
• Services available as needed based on specimen submission volume

How Many Shifts Needed Per Month: TBD (based on patient volume and biopsy referral needs)

Certifications:

• Board Certification in Anatomic Pathology required
• Subspecialty training or certification in Renal/Nephropathology required
• Current and active medical licensure in any U.S. state or territory required
• Laboratory accreditation by CAP (College of American Pathologists) or equivalent required

Education: Medical Degree (MD or DO) with completion of an accredited Anatomic Pathology Residency and Renal Pathology Fellowship or equivalent subspecialty training

Experience Needed: Demonstrated experience providing expert renal pathology consultation and advanced laboratory testing on human kidney specimens; prior experience providing services to VA or other federal state or local agencies preferred

Special Skills Needed:

• Expert knowledge of renal pathology including interpretation of light microscopy immunofluorescence and electron microscopy for kidney biopsy specimens
• Ability to provide specialized reference laboratory testing and professional pathology consultation for kidney biopsies
• Capability to deliver 24-hour same-day turnaround on kidney specimens
• Knowledge of supplementary laboratory analyses applicable to renal pathology
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for delivering pathology consultation reports
• Familiarity with VA and federal laboratory standards and regulations

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a reference laboratory for professional pathology services for the Washington DC VAMC Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Services
• Receive process and perform expert consultation and advanced laboratory testing on human kidney biopsy specimens submitted by the VAMC
• Provide specialized reference laboratory testing including light microscopy immunofluorescence electron microscopy and supplementary analyses as indicated
• Deliver completed pathology consultation reports with a 24-hour same-day turnaround for all kidney specimens received
• Provide expert written and verbal pathology consultation to the VAMC Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine as needed
• Ensure all laboratory testing and reporting meets or exceeds currently recognized national standards established by TJC CAP and applicable regulatory bodies
• Maintain full compliance with HIPAA VA information security standards and all applicable federal laboratory regulations throughout the period of performance

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