Pathology Assistant - Anatomic Pathology - Regular Full-Time 2026-18600 (2026-18600)
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
- 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 delegated grossing procedures and technical services across Surgical Pathology and Autopsy, including complex specimen grossing, frozen sectioning, and digital image analysis. Collaborate with medical staff and other stakeholders to maintain quality patient care and improve services through standardized processes, technology, workflow efficiencies, and quality management initiatives.
Requirements
Pathologists’ Assistant certification from CCCPA-CCCAP or ASCP is required, with new graduates allowed up to one year to obtain it; 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 and communication skills, organizational and computer abilities, and the capacity to work independently and collaboratively.
Skills
- Grossing Complex Specimens
- Frozen Sectioning
- Digital Image Capture and Analysis
- Radiological Findings Analysis
- Anatomic Pathology
- Surgical Pathology
- Autopsy Services
- Quality Management
- Lean Principles
- Laboratory Practice
- Diagnostic Anatomy Recognition
- Communication
- Organization
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- CoPath or Oracle
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- Healthcare
- Science & Research
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Pathologists’ Assistant
- CCCPA-CCCAP Certification
- ASCP Certification
- Anatomic Pathology
- Surgical Pathology
- Autopsy
- Grossing Procedures
- Complex Specimens
- Frozen Sections
- Digital Image Capture
- Image Analysis
- Radiological Findings
- Quality Patient Care
- Lean Principles
- Standardized Processes
- Workflow Efficiency
- Quality System Management
- Laboratory Practice
- Academic Hospital
- Microsoft Office
- CoPath
- Oracle
- Committee Work