Pathologists’ Assistant- Laboratory- Full Time (1)

Job summary

Perform gross examination and dissection of surgical specimens and conduct hospital and medical-legal autopsies under the direction of pathologists. Coordinate daily with pathologists, histology staff, and laboratory management while maintaining work areas, following protocols, and pursuing continuing education.

Job details

Purpose Of Position To perform the full scope of pathologist assistant practice (surgical pathology and autopsy pathology) under the direction and supervision of medically qualified pathologists. Duties And Responsibilities Perform high-quality macroscopic (gross) examination and dissection of simple to complex surgical pathology specimens and the related tasks arising within this scope of practice. Perform high-quality postmortem examinations across the full-scope of hospital and medical-legal/forensic autopsies with the pathologist and the related tasks arising within this scope of practice. This occurs in the setting of a hospital-based regional forensic pathology unit under the medical direction of a forensic pathologist. Daily coordination of position activities with pathologists, histology staff/senior, and laboratory management. On-going self-directed continuing education. Contribute to the enrichment of the laboratory medicine program in the course of this position. Maintenance of the surgical and autopsy pathology work areas. Compliance with organizational protocols. Demonstrated behaviour consistent with the Hospital’s Mission, iCcare Values and Employee Standards of Performance. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program; or, Recent experience as a surgical and autopsy pathologist assistant subject to Laboratory Medical Director approval. Certified or in process of certification with the Canadian Certification Council of Pathologists’ Assistants [PA(CCCPA-CCCAP)] and/or American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification [PA(ASCP)] is preferred. KNOWLEDGE And SKILLS Ability to work efficiently, accurately, and independently. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work sensitively and perform calmly and professionally under pressure in both hospital and medical-legal environments. Ability to maintain successful working relationships with the interdisciplinary team to achieve positive service outcomes. Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and conflict resolution skills. Computer knowledge and skills (e.g. Meditech, EPIC/Beaker, ConnectingOntario, speech recognition software – Dragon dictation, Microsoft environment). Must be able to sit and stand and perform mentally and physically demanding tasks for extended periods. Ability to work Days- Monday to Friday, any exceptions on an agreed basis. Ability to work in environments with exposure to hazardous chemicals, sharp/pointed instruments, and human specimens and bodies. Reason for Job Posting: Existing Vacancy Sault Area Hospital does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.

What you’ll do

Perform gross examination and dissection of surgical specimens and conduct hospital and medical-legal autopsies under the direction of pathologists. Coordinate daily with pathologists, histology staff, and laboratory management while maintaining work areas, following protocols, and pursuing continuing education.

Requirements

A master’s degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program is required, or recent surgical and autopsy pathology assistant experience subject to approval by the Laboratory Medical Director. Certification or progress toward certification through the Canadian or American certification bodies is preferred, along with strong communication, problem-solving, computer, and teamwork skills and the ability to work calmly in demanding environments.

Listed skills

• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred
• Accuracy · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Gross Examination and Dissection
• Surgical Pathology
• Autopsy Pathology
• Forensic Pathology
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Conflict Resolution
• Interpersonal Communication
• Independent Work
• Accuracy
• Teamwork
• Meditech
• EPIC/Beaker
• ConnectingOntario
• Dragon Dictation
• Microsoft Office

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research

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