Pathologist Assistant - Laboratory Medicine, FTT (J0624-0606)

Job Description

Pathologist Assistant - Laboratory Medicine, FTT (J0624-0606)

Company Bio

IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care.

At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation.

North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community.

As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.

Position Summary

Pathologist Assistant, Histopathology :

Your goal in this position is to perform independently or as a team member with a high degree of motivation and judgement.

You have great skills and abilities in examining, describing, dissecting and photography of small and complex large surgical specimens of all tissue types.

You are computer proficient and have strong knowledge of medical terminology. You have proven written and oral communication and strong interpersonal skills and display a high degree of professionalism.

You demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure and maintain high level of productivity and competence.

This position supports the hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and / or transforming care through research and innovation.

This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families.

On a practical level, you will

• Assist with or perform neonatal autopsies under pathologists’ supervision
• Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities
• Perform teaching duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Biology or equivalent (MLT with Advance training or Master Science program)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience directly related to duties and responsibilities specified
• Experience using voice recognition system an asset
• Canadian Certification Council of Pathologists' Assistants (CCCPA) an asset
• Working experience as histo-techologist is considered an asset
• Bilingualism in French / English an asset

What We Offer

Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals.

This is a Full Time Temporary position with 8 hour shifts, day and evening shifts in Histopathology. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package that includes benefits, pension, and vacation.

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FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY : As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.