Pathologist's Assistant

6 months ago

Toronto, Canada University Health Network Full time

Full-time
- Department: Laboratory Medicine

**Company Description**:

- The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground-breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.**Union**: Non-Union
**Site**:All Sites
**Department**:Laboratory Medicine Program, Pathology
**Work Model**:On-Site
**Reports to**:Department** **Manager
**Job Grade**:B0:07
**Hours**:37.5 hours per week
**Salary**:$38.87 - $48.58 per hour (to commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
**Shifts**:All Shifts
**Status**:Permanent Full-Time
**Closing Date**:Until Filled

**Position Summary**

Join UHN's Laboratory Medicine Program, Canada's largest hospital diagnostic lab and a global leader in academic labs. With over 30 million tests per year and 1,300 outpatients served daily, we are at the forefront of pathology and clinical testing. Embrace innovation and contribute to ground-breaking research, education, and exemplary service. Join our dynamic team of 700 dedicated staff and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of laboratory medicine.

The Pathologists' Assistant is assigned to both the Division of surgical pathology and to the Division of Autopsy Pathology. The pathologists' assistant reports to the departmental manager for operational tasks, and the medical directors of service for the delegated tasks in surgical pathology and autopsy.

**Duties**
- Describes and dictates the findings of specimens during grossing procedures
- Photographs specimens
- Utilize a working knowledge of medical-legal policies and protocols for specimen handling, autopsy, and patient privacy
- Participates in quality management activities and adheres to established safe practice to promote a safe working environment for all

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor of Science (BSc) or MLT with advanced level courses in anatomy and physiology
- Experience in surgical pathology specimen gross required
- graduate of a NAACLS PA training program preferred
- Current CCCPA and/or ASCP certification or ability to become certified required
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology with special emphasis on the anatomical presentation of disease
- Strong observational skills and exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-functional group that includes medical personnel, other pathology assistants, MLTs, lab assistants and clerical staff
- working knowledge of standard safety precautions and good lab hygiene
- Working knowledge of safe chemical handling, storage protocols and emergency spill procedures
- Working knowledge of safe operation of hand or electrically driven saws
- Practical use of digital photography
- Experience with tissue sampling for the purpose of frozen section examination
- excellent verbal and written communication skills an problem recognition an problem solving skills
- Good interpersonal and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently under mínimal supervision
- Ability to work effectively as a team member

**Additional Information**:
**Why join UHN?**

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
- Competitive offer packages
- Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
- A flexible work environment
- Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
- Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

**We thank all applicants for

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