Surgical Pathology Assistant

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; Sur place; CAD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority in Manitoba is seeking a Pathology Assistant for a 1.0 FTE, in-person position at St. Boniface Hospital. The role requires two years of relevant experience and a strong background in histology, medical terminology, and routine pathology practices.

Education includes a B.Sc. with relevant anatomy/physiology courses and MLT with histology specialization or an equivalent combination of education and experience. CAP membership is preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years' relevant pathology assistant experience required.
• Graduate from a recognized Pathology Assistant Program preferred; otherwise a BSc with histology training.
• Bachelor of Science with Anatomy & Physiology courses; MLT specializing in Histology or equivalent.
• CAP membership or equivalent preferred.

Connaissances

Medical terminology

Histology procedures

Routine practices

English communication

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Pressure tolerance

Bilingual French/English (optional)

Formation

Pathology Assistant Program graduate

Bachelor of Science with Anatomy & Physiology courses

MLT with Histology specialization or equivalent

Description du poste

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Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Site: Shared Health -St. Boniface Hospital

Department / Unit: SBGH - PAs

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 1.00

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 9.70

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Position Overview

Experience

• Two years relevant experience required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate from a recognized Pathology Assistant Program preferred.
• Bachelor of Science degree including courses in Human Anatomy and Physiology from a recognized university; Registered Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) specializing in Histology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Membership with the Canadian Association of Pathologists (CAP) or equivalent (the American Association of Pathologists’ Assistants) is preferred.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Knowledge of Histology procedures and basic pathology required.
• Knowledge of Routine Practices required.
• Follow oral and written instructions precisely with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills required in English.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team member.
• Proficient analytical skills.
• Work under pressure.
• Maintains confidentiality with all information entrusted to the position.
• Fluent language skills (written and oral) in both French and English may be required.
• Ability to perform duties as described.

The above represent general core qualifications for the position and may vary as necessary to the operation of the service.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.