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.
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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.
