Pathologist - Medical

Job summary

Diagnose diseases and physiological disorders, analyze laboratory samples, and study the causes and effects of disease. Supervise laboratory activities, consult with other physicians, and order laboratory and diagnostic tests.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 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 Hospital (staff position) Willing to relocate Rural 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 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, analyze laboratory samples, and study the causes and effects of disease. Supervise laboratory activities, consult with other physicians, and order laboratory and diagnostic tests.

Requirements

Requires a medical degree and 1 to less than 2 years of experience, along with specialty residency training and relevant medical examinations and provincial or territorial licensure. The role specializes in laboratory medicine, anatomical pathology, or general pathology and requires the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.

Listed skills

• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Manual dexterity · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Disease Diagnosis
• Microscopic Analysis
• Chemical Analysis
• Laboratory Medicine
• Anatomical Pathology
• General Pathology
• Laboratory Supervision
• Medical Research
• Consultation
• Diagnostic Testing
• Attention To Detail
• Communication
• Judgement
• Organization
• Manual Dexterity
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Management & Leadership

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