pathologist - medical

Education

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Urban area
• Relocation costs covered by employer

Tasks

• Diagnose diseases and physiological disorders
• May conduct medical research on human disorders, illnesses, preventive or curative methods
• Refer patients for surgery
• Conduct microscopic and chemical analyses of laboratory samples and specimens
• Prepare research papers for publication and presentation
• Study the nature, cause and development of diseases and the structural and functional changes caused by diseases
• Supervise laboratory activities
• Act as consultants to other physicians
• Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures
• Advise on research matters
• Teach one or more university subjects
• Prepare special lectures and presentations for conferences and consultations
• Direct research programs of graduate students
• Conduct research in field of specialization
• Conduct seminars and discussion groups
• Conduct laboratory sessions
• May serve on faculty committees dealing with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC)
• Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE I and MCCQE II)
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification Examination
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities
• Provincial or territorial licence

Specialization in laboratory medicine

• Anatomical pathology
• General pathology
• Hematology pathology
• Medical microbiology
• Medical biochemistry
• Neuropathology

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Manual dexterity
• Repetitive tasks
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Morning
• On call

Experience

• Experience an asset

Employment terms options

• Day