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Pathology Assistant - Anatomic Pathology - Regular Full-Time 2026-18600 (2026-18600)
- Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Will provide strong subject matter expertise for the medically delegated grossing procedures and technical services in Surgical Pathology and Autopsy
- Works with medical staff, management, peers, and internal and external users to ensure quality patient care services are maintained
- Provides input and participates in the implementation of initiatives to improve services employing standardized processes, technological enhancements, workflow efficiencies using LEAN principles, and quality system management
- Proficiency to be demonstrated in grossing the most complex specimens, frozen sectioning, digital image capture and analysis of radiological findings
- Participation at internal and external meetings and committee work is required
- Pathologists’ Assistant certification from either Canadian Certification Council of Pathologists’ Assistants (CCCPA-CCCAP) or American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) required (within 1 year for new graduates)
- Minimum of 3 years as a Pathologists’ Assistant in an academic hospital clinical lab preferred
- Demonstrated ability to recognize and describe diagnostic anatomical features in tissue from complex cases
- Must be able to provide quality frozen sections under strict timelines
- Required to work in a dynamic, busy environment
- Strong theoretical and working knowledge of good lab practice required
- Effective communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Strong organizational skills and effective time management
- Effective interactions with individuals at all levels and in all disciplines
- Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office
- Able to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Previous experience with CoPath or Oracle an asset
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Responsibilities
Provide subject matter expertise in medically delegated grossing procedures and technical services in Surgical Pathology and Autopsy, including complex specimen grossing, frozen sectioning, and digital image capture and analysis of radiological findings. Collaborate with medical staff and other stakeholders to maintain quality patient care, improve services through standardized processes and Lean principles, and participate in meetings and committees.
Requirements
Pathologists’ Assistant certification from CCCPA-CCCAP or ASCP is required, with new graduates expected to obtain it within one year; at least three years of experience in an academic hospital clinical laboratory is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate expertise in complex cases and timely frozen sections, strong laboratory practice, communication, organization, time management, and computer skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Skills
- Grossing Complex Specimens
- Frozen Sectioning
- Surgical Pathology
- Autopsy
- Anatomic Pathology
- Radiological Findings Analysis
- Digital Image Capture
- Quality Management
- Lean Principles
- Laboratory Practices
- Communication
- Organization
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- CoPath
- Oracle
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- Healthcare
- Science & Research
Keywords
- Pathologists’ Assistant
- CCCPA-CCCAP Certification
- ASCP Certification
- Anatomic Pathology
- Surgical Pathology
- Autopsy
- Grossing Procedures
- Complex Specimens
- Frozen Sectioning
- Digital Image Capture
- Radiological Findings Analysis
- Quality Patient Care
- Quality System Management
- Lean Principles
- Standardized Processes
- Workflow Efficiency
- Laboratory Practices
- Academic Hospital
- Microsoft Office
- CoPath
- Oracle
- Committee Participation