general pathologist

Alberta Precision Laboratories; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in laboratory medicine is seeking a qualified professional to diagnose diseases, conduct research, and supervise laboratory activities. The ideal candidate will have a degree in medicine or related fields, relevant experience, and necessary certifications. This role offers relocation support and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Relocation costs covered by employer

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry.
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities required.
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose diseases and physiological disorders.
• Conduct microscopic and chemical analyses of laboratory samples.
• Supervise laboratory activities and act as consultants to other physicians.

Skills

Client focus

Interpersonal awareness

Judgement

Creativity

Team player

Education

Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC)

Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE I and MCCQE II)

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification Examination

Job description

• Education : Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Hospital (staff position)
• Willing to relocate
• Urban area
• Relocation costs covered by employer

Tasks

• Diagnose diseases and physiological disorders
• May conduct medical research on human disorders, illnesses, preventive or curative methods
• Conduct microscopic and chemical analyses of laboratory samples and specimens
• Prepare research papers for publication and presentation
• Study the nature, cause and development of diseases and the structural and functional changes caused by diseases
• Supervise laboratory activities
• Act as consultants to other physicians
• Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures

Supervision

• 16-20 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC)
• Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE I and MCCQE II)
• Specialty residency training
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification Examination
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Specialization in laboratory medicine

• Anatomical pathology
• General pathology

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Ability to distinguish between colours

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?