Pathology Assistant - Anatomic Pathology - Regular Full-time 2025-12969

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Date Posted: 4/16/2025

Location: Toronto, ON, Canada

Reference No.: 2025-12969

Position Type: Regular full-time

Department: Anatomic Pathology

FTE Status: 1.00

Hours of Work: 8 hrs

Campus Site: Bayview

Shifts Weekday Required: Other

Shifts Weekend Required: Other

Statutory Holiday(s) Required: No

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 an asset
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