Pathology Assistant - Anatomic Pathology - Regular Full-Time 2026-18600 (2026-18600)

Sunnybrook; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnybrook is seeking a Pathologists’ Assistant to provide expert grossing and technical services in Surgical Pathology and Autopsy. You will work with medical staff, management, and peers to maintain high-quality patient care and contribute to LEAN-based service improvements using standardized processes and quality management systems.

The role requires proficiency in grossing complex specimens, frozen sections, digital image capture, and analysis of radiological findings, with strong

Qualifications

• Certification required for Pathologists’ Assistant (CCCPA/ASCP) within 1 year for new graduates.
• Minimum of 3 years as a Pathologists’ Assistant in an academic hospital clinical lab preferred.
• Ability to recognize and describe diagnostic anatomical features in tissue from complex cases.
• Must be able to provide quality frozen sections under strict timelines.
• Required to work in a dynamic, busy environment.
• Strong theoretical and working knowledge of good lab practice required.
• Effective communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Strong organizational skills and effective time management.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong subject matter expertise for grossing procedures and technical services in Surgical Pathology and Autopsy.
• Collaborate with medical staff, management, peers, and internal/external users to ensure quality patient care services.
• Participate in initiatives to improve services using standardized processes, LEAN principles, technology, and quality system management.
• Demonstrate proficiency in grossing complex specimens, frozen sectioning, digital image capture, and radiological findings analysis.
• Attend internal and external meetings and committee work.

Skills

LEAN principles

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Independent worker

Education

Pathologists’ Assistant certification (CCCPA/ASCP)

Tools

CoPath

Oracle

Job description

• Will provide strong subject matter expertise for the medically delegated grossing procedures and technical services in Surgical Pathology and Autopsy
• Works with medical staff, management, peers, and internal and external users to ensure quality patient care services are maintained
• Provides input and participates in the implementation of initiatives to improve services employing standardized processes, technological enhancements, workflow efficiencies using LEAN principles, and quality system management
• Proficiency to be demonstrated in grossing the most complex specimens, frozen sectioning, digital image capture and analysis of radiological findings
• Participation at internal and external meetings and committee work is required

Summary Of Duties

• Will provide strong subject matter expertise for the medically delegated grossing procedures and technical services in Surgical Pathology and Autopsy
• Works with medical staff, management, peers, and internal and external users to ensure quality patient care services are maintained
• Provides input and participates in the implementation of initiatives to improve services employing standardized processes, technological enhancements, workflow efficiencies using LEAN principles, and quality system management
• Proficiency to be demonstrated in grossing the most complex specimens, frozen sectioning, digital image capture and analysis of radiological findings
• Participation at internal and external meetings and committee work is required

Qualification & Skills

• Pathologists’ Assistant certification from either Canadian Certification Council of Pathologists’ Assistants (CCCPA-CCCAP) or American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) required (within 1 year for new graduates)
• Minimum of 3 years as a Pathologists’ Assistant in an academic hospital clinical lab preferred
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and describe diagnostic anatomical features in tissue from complex cases
• Must be able to provide quality frozen sections under strict timelines
• Required to work in a dynamic, busy environment
• Strong theoretical and working knowledge of good lab practice required
• Effective communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Strong organizational skills and effective time management
• Effective interactions with individuals at all levels and in all disciplines
• Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office
• Able to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Previous experience with CoPath or Oracle an asset