Pathologist Assistant

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Purpose: The successful candidate will perform comprehensive gross examination of surgical specimens and forensic autopsies in accordance with established standards.

Education and Training:

• Graduate of an accredited Pathologists’ Assistant Master’s Program (MSc) or equivalent combination of education.
• Certified (or eligible for certification) with the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or the Canadian Association of Pathologists (CAP) as Pathologist Assistant
• Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety awareness in 4 steps” training certificate is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year of recent relevant experience in the specialty of Histology/Pathology is required.

Knowledge/ Skills/Ability:

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to correlate clinical and pathological findings.
• Demonstrated knowledge to identify and evaluate gross morphological characteristics of disease in different organs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of forensic terminology and dissection techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge of voice dictation systems e.g Dragon Software.
• Demonstrated ability to gross a variety of complex surgical specimens.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently but recognize limitations and seek directions as appropriate.
• Demonstrated ability to assist in the performance of Autopsy procedures and other morgue duties.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot specimen/tissue discrepancies and protocol errors that may impact on patient care.
• Demonstrated computer skills (e.g. Meditech and Vantage software)

Personal Suitability:

• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the proven ability to communicate effectively with physicians and to work collaboratively with all health care professionals.
• Excellent flexibility and adaptability.
• Ability to work effectively in stressful situations.
• Discretion and maturity in handling confidential issues is essential.
• Positive work record and good attendance record.
• Physical ability to perform duties of this position, includes lifting, walking, bending and standing for long periods of time.

Processus de sélection : Les candidats à ce poste seront choisis selon leurs capacités, compétences, expériences et formations mentionnées dans le curriculum vitæ et le formulaire de demande. L’hôpital se réserve le droit de mener une entrevue officielle au besoin.

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