Pathologist's Assistant - Full Time - MET

Windsor Regional Hospital; Windsor; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Windsor Regional Hospital in Windsor, Ontario seeks a Pathologist's Assistant to provide anatomic pathology services under a pathologist's supervision. The role emphasizes autopsy preparation, tissue handling, and assistant of surgical pathology examinations. It also includes QA reporting and policy support.

Ideal candidates hold a BSc, PA certification or AAPA membership, with 3–5 years of related experience, and strong communication and teamwork abilities. French language skills are an asset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent required.
• Certification from an accredited PA program and/or AAPA member required.
• 3–5 years related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of human anatomy, macro surgical techniques, general laboratory skills.
• Understanding of safety and infection control requirements of position.
• Ability to obtain and prepare tissue for evaluation and assist pathologists in a timely, quality manner.
• Proficiency with records and use of electronic communications tools and software.
• Diplomacy, negotiation, conflict resolution and people management skills.
• High resourcefulness, flexibility and adaptability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for autopsies by obtaining patients' medical records and arranging radiographic examinations.
• Assist with or perform autopsies and surgical specimen examinations under pathologists' supervision.
• Dissect, examine, weigh and photograph organs and specimens, collect tissue specimens for analysis, and record findings.
• Prepare bodies for release to funeral homes after autopsies.
• Supervise grossing activities and morgue facilities, monitor and process surgical pathology specimens on arrival.
• Aid in selecting tissue for special procedures and research; route to appropriate lab.
• Supervise autopsies and provide technical support as needed.
• Maintain autopsy/morgue facilities, equipment, supplies, and policies affecting service."
• Prepare quarterly QA reports, workload summaries, and autopsy schedules.
• Develop new tissue preservation techniques for research.
• May perform other duties as assigned.
• French language skills an asset.

Skills

Diplomacy

People management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Science

PA program certification

AAPA membership

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

A Pathologist's Assistant, (PA), is an intensively trained allied health professional who provides anatomic pathology services under the direction and supervision of a pathologist. It is expected that Pathologist's Assistant contributes to the overall efficiency of the laboratory or pathology practice in a cost effective manner. The Pathologist's Assistant works independently when performing professional duties associated with the preparation, performance, and completion of autopsies, and examination and/or preparations of the surgical pathology specimens, with general supervision of the Pathologist.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare for autopsies by obtaining patients' medical records and arranging for radiographic examinations
• Assist with or perform autopsies and surgical specimen examinations under pathologists' supervision
• Dissect, examine, weigh and photograph organs and specimens, collect tissue specimens for chemical analysis and record findings
• Prepare bodies for release to funeral homes following completion of autopsies
• Supervision of the grossing activities and the morgue facilities, this includes monitoring and processing of all surgical pathology specimens upon arrival in the lab.
• Aid in the selection of tissue for special procedures such as flow cytometry, estrogen and progesterone receptor analysis, and other procedures which need prompt selection of fresh tissues.
• Aid in the selection of tissues for research and route them to the appropriate laboratory.
• Supervise and/or provide technical support for assigned autopsies.
• Supervise the maintenance of the autopsy/morgue facilities, equipment, disposable supplies, develop and implement policies affecting the grossing/autopsy/morgue services, update the Grossing/Autopsy Service Procedural Manuals, and the autopsy/morgue service portions of the Nursing Manual and the Hospital Policy and Procedures Manual, as required.
• Prepare quarterly quality assurance reports, monthly workload summary reports, and monthly autopsy service call schedules.
• Supervise special techniques of specimen preservation and research and develop new applications.
• May perform other duties as assigned.
• French language skills an asset

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent - required
• Certification from an accredited PA program and/or member of the AAPA - required.
• 3-5 years related experience - preferred.
• Basic knowledge of human anatomy, macro surgical techniques, general laboratory skills.
• Understanding of safety and infection control requirements of position.
• Demonstrated ability to obtain and prepare tissue for evaluation, provide assistance to pathologists, in a timely and quality manner.
• Proficiency in preparing and maintaining records, use of electronic communications tools and software.
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
• High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing

Windsor Regional Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by WRH throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.