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Position Number : 199294-67

Position Available : Pathologist Assistant

Status : Casual

Department : Laboratory - Pathology

Union : Nonunion

Shifts : Days, Evenings, Weekends

Rate of Pay : $42.55 - $53.19

Posting Date : January 6, 2025

Closing Date : January 13, 2025

Internal applicants must apply by 11 : 59pm on January 13, 2025.

About Joseph Brant Hospital :

Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is a full-service hospital located in the growing and thriving community of Burlington, Ontario, serving more than 185,000 residents in Halton, Hamilton, Waterdown, Flamborough, Milton and Stoney Creek. JBH is honoured to be recognized as one of Hamilton Niagara’s Top Employers since 2015, with a skilled team of approximately 200 physicians, 2,000 employees, and more than 300 volunteers.

JBH is a Clinical Education site in conjunction with McMaster University, and is designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital. JBH is also a partner member of the Burlington Ontario Health Team (BOHT). JBH is deeply committed to providing exemplary care and living the hospital’s core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

JBH also inspires and empowers a culture of caring and this is demonstrated in many ways including our commitment to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people. For more information, visit www.josephbranthospital.ca.

Position Summary :

Reporting to the Senior Manager of the Laboratory, the Pathologist Assistant (PA) will work under the supervision of the pathologists and in coordination with the Medical Laboratory Technologists in Pathology to ensure delivery of surgical pathology services in a timely and professional manner. Specifically, the PA will be responsible for opening and grossing surgical pathology specimens and biopsies. The PA will also assist in the performance of autopsies as necessary.

Responsibilities :

• Grossing of surgical specimens and biopsies :
• Specimen opening, gross description, dissection and selection of appropriate tissue sections for light microscopy and / or other ancillary testing.
• Specimen photography and / or specimen preparation for radiologic assessment as necessary.
• Department-related duties including but not limited to :
• Ensure proper maintenance of equipment, provision of adequate supplies, and cleanliness of the gross rooms and autopsy suite.
• Maintenance of surgical specimen library and discarding of specimens in accordance with departmental guidelines and established safety procedures.
• Participating in Research / Quality Improvement programs carried out within the department or other departments within the organization.
• Maintaining current knowledge of grossing guidelines and assisting in the development and maintenance of departmental grossing protocols in accordance with CAP and CCO standards.
• Assist in the performance of post-mortem examinations :
• Preparation of the autopsy suite and body for examination.
• Photography of the body, organs, gross specimens and other pertinent material.
• Assist in external examination, in situ organ inspection, evisceration, dissection and dictation or recording of data.
• Obtain biologic specimens such as blood, tissue, or toxicological material for studies.
• Prepare the body for release.
• Other Duties as required.

Qualifications :

To be considered for this exciting opportunity please visit the JBH Careers page to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Joseph Brant Hospital is committed to an equitable and inclusive culture where everyone thrives and feels that they belong. One of the pillars of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion framework is to enable our people and patients to flourish by removing barriers. In compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available during the recruitment and selection process and throughout employment.

Please help us meet our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free environment by letting us know if you require accommodation. Contact Human Resources for confidential assistance at [email protected] or at 905-632-3737 ext. 4129.

Please include the posting number in the subject line of any email correspondence to enable appropriate assistance.

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