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Pathology Assistant - Anatomic Pathology - Regular Full Time 2026-18609 (2026-18609)
- Toronto, ON, Canada
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Summary Of Duties
- 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 for medically delegated grossing procedures and technical services in surgical pathology and autopsy. Collaborate with medical staff to ensure quality patient care and implement workflow efficiencies using LEAN principles.
Requirements
Requires certification from CCCPA-CCCAP or ASCP and preferably 3 years of experience in an academic hospital clinical lab. Must demonstrate proficiency in handling complex specimens and providing quality frozen sections under strict timelines.
Skills
- Grossing
- Frozen Sectioning
- Digital Image Capture
- Anatomic Pathology
- LEAN Principles
- CoPath
- Oracle
- Microsoft Office
- Time Management
- Communication Skills
- Organizational Skills
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Science & Research
Keywords
- Pathologists' Assistant
- Anatomic Pathology
- Surgical Pathology
- Autopsy
- CCCPA-CCCAP
- ASCP
- Grossing
- Frozen Sectioning
- LEAN
- CoPath
- Oracle
- Clinical Lab
- Healthcare
- Hospital