Pathologists’ Assistant

WelcometoSSM; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WelcometoSSM in Sault Ste. Marie, Canada, seeks a Pathologist Assistant to perform the full scope of surgical pathology and autopsy pathology under the direction of medically qualified pathologists.

Responsibilities include macroscopic dissection, postmortem examinations, coordinating with pathologists and histology staff, continuing education, maintaining work areas, and complying with hospital protocols. NAACLS-accredited PA training or equivalent experience is required, with certification

Qualifications

• Master's degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program or comparable experience.
• Recent experience as a surgical and autopsy pathologist assistant subject to approval by Laboratory Medical Director.
• Certification with PA(CCC-CCCAP) and/or PA(ASCP) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform macroscopic gross examination and dissection of surgical pathology specimens.
• Conduct postmortem examinations across hospital and medico-legal autopsies in a hospital-based forensic unit.
• Coordinate daily activities with pathologists, histology staff, and laboratory management.
• Engage in ongoing self-directed continuing education.
• Contribute to enrichment of the laboratory medicine program and maintain work areas.
• Maintain compliance with organizational protocols and perform responsibilities per hospital values.

Skills

Efficient work

Interpersonal communication

Collaborative teamwork

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Endurance for tasks

Weekday availability

Safety awareness

Education

NAACLS-accredited PA program

Experience as PA in surgical/autopsy

CCC/CCCAP or ASCP cert preferred

Tools

Meditech

EPIC/Beaker

ConnectingOntario

Dragon dictation

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reason for Job Posting:

Existing Vacancy

Purpose of Position:

To perform the full scope of pathologist assistant practice (surgical pathology and autopsy pathology) under the direction and supervision of medically qualified pathologists.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform high-quality macroscopic (gross) examination and dissection of simple to complex surgical pathology specimens and the related tasks arising within this scope of practice.
• Perform high-quality postmortem examinations across the full-scope of hospital and medical-legal/forensic autopsies with the pathologist and the related tasks arising within this scope of practice. This occurs in the setting of a hospital-based regional forensic pathology unit under the medical direction of a forensic pathologist.
• Daily coordination of position activities with pathologists, histology staff/senior, and laboratory management.
• On-going self-directed continuing education.
• Contribute to the enrichment of the laboratory medicine program in the course of this position.
• Maintenance of the surgical and autopsy pathology work areas.
• Compliance with organizational protocols.
• Demonstrated behaviour consistent with the Hospital’s Mission, iCcare Values and Employee Standards of Performance.
  

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program; or,
• Recent experience as a surgical and autopsy pathologist assistant subject to Laboratory Medical Director approval.
• Certified or in process of certification with the Canadian Certification Council of Pathologists’ Assistants [PA(CCCPA-CCCAP)] and/or American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification [PA(ASCP)] is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to work efficiently, accurately, and independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work sensitively and perform calmly and professionally under pressure in both hospital and medical-legal environments.
• Ability to maintain successful working relationships with the interdisciplinary team to achieve positive service outcomes.
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and conflict resolution skills.
• Computer knowledge and skills (e.g. Meditech, EPIC/Beaker, ConnectingOntario, speech recognition software – Dragon dictation, Microsoft environment).
• Must be able to sit and stand and perform mentally and physically demanding tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to work Days- Monday to Friday, any exceptions on an agreed basis.
• Ability to work in environments with exposure to hazardous chemicals, sharp/pointed instruments, and human specimens and bodies.

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