General Pathologist

Alberta Health Services; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 364,000 - 425,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated General Pathologist to join their dynamic team at a leading hospital in Lethbridge, Alberta. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, performing essential duties in surgical and cytopathology while contributing to quality improvement initiatives. The position provides a competitive remuneration package and relocation assistance, making it an attractive opportunity for skilled professionals. Join a forward-thinking organization that values teamwork and excellence in patient care.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Competitive Remuneration Package

Qualifications

• MD degree with eligibility for licensure in Alberta.
• Certification in General Pathology or Anatomical Pathology by RCPSC or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform anatomical pathology and laboratory management.
• Provide on-call coverage and participate in consultations.
• Contribute to quality assurance and resident teaching.

Skills

Surgical Pathology

Cytopathology

Hematopathology

Effective Communication

Teamwork

Education

MD degree

Certification in General Pathology

Job description

Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) is seeking a full-time 1.0 FTE General Pathologist at Chinook Regional Hospital (CRH) located in Lethbridge, Alberta.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will join a team of 8 laboratory physicians and should have excellent skills in surgical pathology and cytopathology. Additional expertise in hematopathology will be considered favorably. CRH is a 280-bed acute care facility providing comprehensive services across most specialties, including an onsite cancer centre.

Key Responsibilities

1. Perform anatomical pathology, bone marrow analysis, and laboratory management.
2. Provide 1:8 on-call coverage, participate in intradepartmental and interdepartmental consultations, and perform frozen sections.
3. Maintain high standards of practice, ensuring prompt service delivery aligned with provincial metrics.
4. Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement programs.
5. Contribute to pathology resident teaching as required.

Qualifications

• MD degree with eligibility for licensure in Alberta.
• Certification in General Pathology or Anatomical Pathology by RCPSC, ABPath, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills, ability to work in a dynamic environment, and teamwork capabilities.

Additional Information

• Position Classification: Full-time, 1.0 FTE
• Specialty: General Pathology; Secondary: Hematopathology
• Competitive remuneration package with relocation assistance; salary range $364,597 - $424,123.
• Community: Lethbridge, a growing city with excellent amenities, university, and proximity to the Rocky Mountains and national parks.
• Application deadline: Open until suitable candidate is found.

Additional Notes

In accordance with Canadian Foreign Workers requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. All new staff must provide a criminal records check in compliance with the Protection for Persons in Care Act.