Pathologists' Assistant

The Hospital for Sick Children; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto invites applications for a Pathologists' Assistant. Join a team of pathologists, medical laboratory technologists, and assistants in the Division of Pathology to support autopsy and surgical pathology services.

This casual position offers exposure to pediatric pathology, gross dissection, imaging, and collaboration across departments, with commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science, preferably in a Life Science.
• Graduate or upcoming/recent graduate of MCISc Pathologists' Assistant Program.
• Certification or eligibility for certification with CAP-ACP is preferred.
• Prior experience with gross dictation and dissection and/or autopsy assistance.
• Paediatric pathology experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of human anatomy.
• Working knowledge of digital photography.
• Proficiency in LIS and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of the Pathology team to provide quality laboratory services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform surgical gross dictation and dissection per facility protocol.
• Provide detailed diagrammatic sampling of digital specimens.
• Assist pathologists with autopsy procedures, including routine and specialized protocols.
• Perform gross specimen imaging and microscopic imaging.
• Perform X-ray imaging using digital Faxitron.
• Communicate with Health Records, Diagnostic Imaging, in-patient units and Protection Services.
• Coordinate autopsy activities with involved personnel.
• Contribute to academic pursuits related to autopsy and surgical pathology.
• Engage in internal quality assurance and rounds preparation.
• Perform administrative, supervisory, teaching and other duties as defined by the Division of Pathology.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Anatomy knowledge

Digital photography

LIS proficiency

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science

MCISc Pathologists' Assistant Program

CAP-ACP cert. eligibility

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

The Division of Pathology and Clinical Molecular Diagnostics (CMD) at the Hospital for Sick Children is a multifaceted department that combines the analysis of cellular and molecular abnormalities underlying disease processes. This integration facilitates the timely delivery of life-changing diagnostic results.

The Pathologists' Assistant will work with the team of Pathologists' Assistants, Pathologists and Medical Laboratory Technologists within the Pathology Laboratory, a division of the Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine.

Here's What You'll Get To Do

• Perform surgical gross dictation and dissection of small and large specimens according to facility protocol under the direction of the SickKids pathologists.
• Provide detailed diagrammatic sampling of digital specimen representation.
• Assist pathologists with autopsy procedures, including routine autopsies, infectious autopsy protocols, metabolic autopsy protocols and forensic autopsy procedures.
• Perform gross specimen imaging and microscopic imaging.
• Perform X-ray imaging using digital Faxitron.
• Communicate with other departments, including Health Records, Diagnostic Imaging, in-patient units and Protection Services.
• Coordinate the many facets of the autopsy with the appropriate personnel involved.
• Contribute to the academic pursuits of the Division of Pathology as they relate to autopsy and surgical pathology.
• Engage in internal quality assurance and hospital rounds preparation.
• Perform such administrative, supervisory, teaching and other duties as defined by the needs of the Division of Pathology.

Here's What You'll Need

• Bachelor of Science required, preferably in a Life Science field.
• Graduate, or upcoming/recent graduate of MCISc Pathologists' Assistant Program.
• Certification or eligibility for certification with Canadian Association of Pathologists (CAP-ACP) is preferred.
• Prior experience with gross dictation and dissection and/or autopsy assistance.
• Paediatric pathology experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of human anatomy.
• Working knowledge of digital photography.
• Proficiency in the use of Laboratory Information Systems and common Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of the Pathology team to provide quality laboratory services for physicians and patients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion objectives.

Here's What You'll Love

• A commitment to continuing education and professional development through DPLM's Laboratory Professional Certification Reimbursement Program as well as several programs and resources through the Learning Institute.
• A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
• A culture of safety for both the patient and staff.
• The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Employment Type

• Casual

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Every application is reviewed by a human recruiter and all hiring decisions are made by people. In some cases, AI-assisted tools are used to help review applications based on job-related qualifications.

All positions posted on the SickKids Hospital's Careers Site represent current vacancies, unless otherwise posted in the job description.