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Anatomic Pathologist or General Pathologist

Island Health3 days ago
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Comox, BC
Mid Level
Temporary

About the role

Anatomic Pathologist or General Pathologist (300-1014)

The Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pathology and Medical Genetics is seeking applications for a Temporary position for  Anatomical Pathologist.  General Pathologists may also be considered for this temporary opportunity; however, applicants should be aware all of the work will be in anatomical pathology.

Based in the North Island you will work with a team in the hospital environment, sharing knowledge and collaborating to ensure seamless pathology services within the community and within the Department of Laboratory Medicine as a whole.

A typical week for a physician would include providing the following direct services:

  • Surgical Pathology (including Frozen Sections/Intraoperative Consultations), Cytology, and hospital autopsy services.
  • Working with a pathology assistant to provide oversight and guidance for the grossing of large surgical specimens.

North Island, Comox Valley Hospital has a broad range of consultants including Internal Medicine, Intensive Care, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Otolaryngology, Radiology and Family Medicine.

Start Date

As soon as possible

Shift Hours

08:00-16:00

Community Information

Situated on the east coast of Vancouver Island the Comox Valley comprises the City of Courtenay, the Town of Comox, the Village of Cumberland and idyllic rural areas from Fanny Bay in the south to Black Creek in the north, as well as Hornby and Denman Islands. The Comox Valley is one of the Island’s best-kept secrets!

Enjoy year-round access to world-class golf courses or visit Mt. Washington Resort for spectacular winter skiing and summer mountain biking and hiking.

The Comox Valley airport is a mere 10 minutes from the heart of downtown of Comox and is a busy hub of activity. Regular daily flights from Vancouver bring business and vacation travelers while charter flights transport supplies and people to a myriad of northern communities and activities.

Job Types

Temporary

Department

Laboratory & Imaging Medicine

Facility/Site

North Island Comox Valley Hospital

City

Comox

Contact

For additional information, please contact either:

Dr. Davide Salina – Email: Davide.salina@islandhealth.ca

Interested candidates, please attach your CV and letter of interest

Celina Callaghan, Medical Staff Recruiter, Island Health

Email: medstaffrecruitment@islandhealth.ca

Shift/Hours of Work

08:00-16:00

Remuneration

Service Contract

Education, Training and Experience

  • FRCPC in Anatomical Pathology or General Pathology
  • Full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.

Job Status

Full-Time

About Island Health

Hospitals and Health Care
5001-10,000

Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.

Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.

Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.

Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.

To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.

Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.