Anatomical Pathologist

Job summary

Diagnose diseases and physiological disorders by studying disease processes and conducting microscopic and chemical analyses of laboratory samples. Supervise laboratory activities, consult with physicians, order diagnostic procedures, and potentially conduct medical research and prepare research papers.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry Pathology residency programs Experience 1 year to less than 2 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Willing to relocate Urban area Relocation costs covered by employer Responsibilities Tasks Diagnose diseases and physiological disorders May conduct medical research on human disorders, illnesses, preventive or curative methods Conduct microscopic and chemical analyses of laboratory samples and specimens Prepare research papers for publication and presentation Study the nature, cause and development of diseases and the structural and functional changes caused by diseases Supervise laboratory activities Act as consultants to other physicians Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures Supervision 16-20 people Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC) Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE I and MCCQE II) Specialty residency training Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification Examination Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities Experience and specialization Specialization in laboratory medicine Anatomical pathology General pathology Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Physically demanding Attention to detail Hand-eye co-ordination Combination of sitting, standing, walking Standing for extended periods Walking Bending, crouching, kneeling Ability to distinguish between colours Manual dexterity Repetitive tasks Large workload Personal suitability Accurate Client focus Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Initiative Interpersonal awareness Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Values and ethics Creativity

What you’ll do

Diagnose diseases and physiological disorders by studying disease processes and conducting microscopic and chemical analyses of laboratory samples. Supervise laboratory activities, consult with physicians, order diagnostic procedures, and potentially conduct medical research and prepare research papers.

Requirements

Requires a medical, dental, veterinary, or optometry degree and pathology residency training, with 1 to less than 2 years of experience. Credentials include LMCC, MCCQE I and II, specialty residency training, Royal College certification, and provincial or territorial licensure.

Listed skills

• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Manual dexterity · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Disease Diagnosis
• Anatomical Pathology
• General Pathology
• Laboratory Medicine
• Microscopic Analysis
• Chemical Analysis
• Disease Research
• Laboratory Supervision
• Medical Consultation
• Laboratory Testing
• Attention to Detail
• Manual Dexterity
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Teamwork
• Judgement

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Management & Leadership

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