pathologist - medical

Alberta Precision Laboratories; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Lethbridge, Alberta seeks a qualified medical professional for a permanent position. Responsibilities include diagnosing diseases, conducting research, and supervising laboratory activities. Candidates must have a medical degree and relevant licenses, as well as strong communication and client focus. This role demands attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure. Relocation support is provided.

Benefits

Relocation costs covered by employer

Fast-paced work environment

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a relevant medical field.
• Ability to conduct microscopic and chemical analyses of laboratory samples.
• Proficiency in diagnosing diseases and physiological disorders.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose diseases and physiological disorders.
• Conduct medical research on human disorders and illnesses.
• Supervise laboratory activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Education

Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC)

Specialty residency training

Job description

Work Term : Permanent

Work Language : English

Hours : 2,022.75 hours per year

Education : Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Pathology residency programs

Work setting

• Hospital (staff position)
• Willing to relocate
• Rural 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
• 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
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Manual dexterity
• Repetitive tasks
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?