Anatomical Pathology

Health Match BC; Comox; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Anatomical Pathologist to join their team in the beautiful Comox Valley. This temporary position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative hospital environment, providing essential pathology services. The role includes surgical pathology, cytology, and oversight of hospital autopsy services. Enjoy a vibrant community with year-round recreational activities, including world-class golf and winter skiing. If you are passionate about pathology and want to make a difference in patient care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Seeking an Anatomical Pathologist with expertise in surgical pathology and cytology.
• Experience in hospital autopsy services is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical pathology services including frozen sections and consultations.
• Oversee grossing of large surgical specimens with a pathology assistant.

Skills

Surgical Pathology

Cytology

Hospital autopsy services

Education

Medical Degree

Residency in Pathology

Job description

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Role and Facility Information

The Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pathology and Medical Genetics is seeking applications for a Temporary position for Anatomical Pathologist. General Pathologists may also be considered for this temporary opportunity; however, applicants should be aware all of the work will be in anatomical pathology.

Based in the North Island, you will work with a team in the hospital environment, sharing knowledge and collaborating to ensure seamless pathology services within the community and within the Department of Laboratory Medicine as a whole.

A typical week for a physician would include providing the following direct services:

1. Surgical Pathology (including Frozen Sections/Intraoperative Consultations)
2. Cytology
3. Hospital autopsy services

Working with a pathology assistant to provide oversight and guidance for the grossing of large surgical specimens.

North Island, Comox Valley Hospital has a broad range of consultants including Internal Medicine, Intensive Care, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Otolaryngology, Radiology and Family Medicine.

Start Date

As soon as possible

Shift Hours

08:00-16:00

Community Information

Situated on the east coast of Vancouver Island, the Comox Valley comprises the City of Courtenay, the Town of Comox, the Village of Cumberland and idyllic rural areas from Fanny Bay in the south to Black Creek in the north, as well as Hornby and Denman Islands. The Comox Valley is one of the Island’s best-kept secrets!

Enjoy year-round access to world-class golf courses or visit Mt. Washington Resort for spectacular winter skiing and summer mountain biking and hiking.

The Comox Valley airport is a mere 10 minutes from the heart of downtown Comox and is a busy hub of activity. Regular daily flights from Vancouver bring business and vacation travelers while charter flights transport supplies and people to a myriad of northern communities and activities.

Compensation

Compensation Type Clinical Service Contract

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care