Pathology Biopsy Assistant Diagnostic Labs Pathology

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Unity Health Toronto Full time

Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph¿s Health Centre and St. Michael¿s Hospital, works to advance the health of everyone in our urban communities and beyond. Our health network serves patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care, spanning primary care, secondary community care, tertiary and quaternary care services to post-acute through rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care, while investing in world-class research and education.

Unity Health Toronto is looking for a full-time Pathologist Assistant (P.A.) Biopsy Technician to work alongside accomplished Pathologists¿ Assistants and other healthcare professionals in the Pathology laboratory diagnostic process. As a P.A. Biopsy Technician, you will perform gross examinations of routine biopsy pathology specimens. A gross exam is the visual inspection of tissue removed from patients during surgical procedures. It involves describing, measuring, and sometimes manipulating the tissue (using ink or sectioning with a scalpel) before submitting the tissue for histologic processing. Gross examination of pathology specimens is one of the first and most critical parts of the Pathology laboratory diagnostic process and an integral part of patient care. Join our team in our mission to continue to put patients and families at the center of everything we do, in the role of Pathologist Assistant Biopsy Technician at Unity Health Toronto.

**Job Specific Duties**:
- Perform gross examinations of patient biopsy specimens under the indirect supervision of a Pathologists¿ Assistant- Interact with clinic and operating room staff regarding the submission of tissue specimens for processing.- Opening of large specimens to allow for formalin fixation- Data entry of pathologic data into the electronic medical record- Assist with the management of surgical specimens, including ¿flagging¿ cases for cancer prioritization processing
- Coordinate the temporary storage, retention and disposal of tissue specimens.- Other duties as required
- This Unity Health position may require assisting at both the St. Joseph¿s Health Centre and St. Michael's Hospital Pathology sites, dependent on need.

**Prerequisites and Required Skills**- Graduate of a 4-year Bachelor¿s Science or Clinical Laboratory Degree program is required with a strong grasp of Anatomy- Experience in Pathology an asset- Excellent organization, interpersonal, communication, problem solving and analytical skills.- Detail-oriented- High-level of enthusiasm and client-service orientation- Must be able to work effectively and independently in a team environment

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