Pathology Assistant II

Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team.  At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.    

At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!

Join our Laboratory Services team here at Humber River Health and help to deliver timely and accurate test results and improve patient outcomes. 

Our Laboratory Services Department uses state of the art equipment, technology and processes to collect and test clinical specimens in order to obtain information about the health of our patients so that our inter-professional teams can diagnose, treat and prevent disease. 

Reporting to the Chief Medical Laboratory Director and Director, Laboratory Medicine our Pathology Assistants II are responsible in performing a variety of tasks consisting primarily of gross examination of surgical pathology specimens and the assistance with the performance of autopsies under the direction and supervision of a pathologist

Are you a Pathologist Assistant certified with the Canadian Association of Pathologists?   Do you have experience with both adult and neonatal autopsy?   Are you able to interact effectively with Physicians and team members?  If you answered yes to any of the questions above, we invite you to read the details below and apply to this exciting career opportunity at Humber River Health.   

Union Group:  Non Union 

Hours of Work:  Available to work all rotating shifts, including weekends if required.

Position Responsibilities:

• Preparation of human tissue surgical specimens, including gross description and dissection of specimens, for histological examination by a Pathologist.
• Assist Pathologists in performing human postmortem examinations (autopsies).
• Processing quick section as required.
• Assuring special procedures/protocols are followed by staff involved in specimen procurement.
• Assisting in the organization and coordination of anatomic pathology lectures (i.e. Surgical and Autopsy rounds).
• Assisting in the organization and coordination of anatomic pathology lectures (i.e. Surgical and Autopsy rounds).
• Administrative maintenance of anatomic/surgical pathology protocols, reports and data including photographic and microscopic slides.
• Responsible for the day to day management of the Morgue.
• Performing such administrative, budgetary, supervisory, teaching and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Candidate for or holding a Canadian Association of Pathologists (CAP) certification an asset.
• Masters of Science degree in a Pathologist Assistant Program an asset.
• Experience as a Pathology Assistant preferred.
• Experience in adult and neonatal autopsy an asset.
• Experience in gross dissection with strong knowledge of human anatomy, dissection techniques and gross pathology in normal and disease states required.
• Effective communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, teamwork, and customer service skills required.
• Computer skills, knowledge of Meditech system an asset.
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required. 

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows as a Huron Consulting hospital. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities surrounding Humber River Health, is a priority.  We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identity as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at Humber River Health. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.