Overview

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Who you are

You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage. You are a patient and / or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard.You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills. 48_Scheduling Created with Sketch.

Schedule

The successful candidate will be required to work Days hours, Evenings hours and Weekends hours. Please note that the schedule is subject to change based on operational needs. 48_Budget Created with Sketch.

Compensation

Band OPSEU05 : $ - $ per hour.

Responsibilities

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Patient care

Working in an environment that promotes professional accountability and responsibility, the Pathologist Assistant is an integral part of the pathology team and works closely with the Pathologists to provide a high standard of patient care. Under the direction of staff Pathologists your key technical responsibility will be the preparation, handling and selection of diagnostic tissues from surgical specimens which are submitted for examination. 48_Analyze Created with Sketch.

Analysis

Grossing of surgical cases including complex cancer resections and selection for microscopic examination by PathologistDictation via voice recognition technologyUse of tracking systemParticipation in daily grossing roundsPhotography / annotation of gross specimensDecalcification of bone specimensLoading of Tissue Processors

Requirements

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Education

Master of Science degree in a Pathologist Assistant Program and / or holding ASCP and / or CCCPA certification or equivalent required. 48_Experience Created with Sketch.

Experience

A minimum of one year’s experience grossing surgical cases including complex cancer resections required. Experience with voice dictation and tracking systems an asset. 48_Administration Created with Sketch.

Skills

Strong knowledge of human anatomy and gross pathology in normal and disease states requiredStrong knowledge of dissection techniques requiredStrong knowledge of medical and technical terminology requiredExcellent interpersonal, communication , organizational and teamwork skills requiredAbility to prioritize workloadProficient computer skills and experience with an LIS system requiredKnowledge of quality assurance an asset 48_Creative Created with Sketch.

Initiative

Demonstrated good attendance record with the ability to maintain this same standardDemonstrated commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required