Pathology Assistant - Anatomic Pathology - Regular Full Time 2026-18609 (2026-18609)

Sunnybrook; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnybrook in Toronto is seeking a Pathologists’ Assistant to provide expert grossing input in Surgical Pathology and Autopsy and to support high-quality patient care.

You will work with medical staff, management, and internal/external teams, applying LEAN principles and quality systems to improve workflow, with strong emphasis on frozen sections, complex specimen handling, and digital image capture when needed.

Qualifications

• Pathologists’ Assistant certification (CCCPA-CCCAP or ASCP) required (within 1 year for new graduates).
• Minimum of 3 years as a Pathologist’s 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.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Previous experience with CoPath or Oracle an asset

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Pathologist's Assistant

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Pathologists’ Assistant certification (CCCPA-CCCAP or ASCP)

Tools

CoPath

Oracle

Microsoft Office

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