Pathology Assistant FT 2025-5946

at  Cambridge Memorial Hospital

Overview:
Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.
Our vision is to creating healthier communities together. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY TO CMH?

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Career Development & Education Grant
• Wellness & Wellbeing Program
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives
  Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion! To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at www.cmh.org.
  Job Description:
  Salary Range: $46.88 - $55.81
  Reporting to the Manager of Laboratory Medicine, as a Pathology Assistant you will have demonstrated skills and ability in examining, describing, dissecting, weighing and photography of small and complex large gross surgical specimens of all tissue types. Familiarity with equipment and tissue processing. Demonstrated computer proficiency; Meditech and Fluency experience an asset. Prepare educational material and mentor medical students and lab technologists/technicians. Develop processes for laboratory quality assurance, actively participate in and maintaining activities related to the quality management system. Actively ensures compliance under the Accreditation Canada guidelines. Responsible for quality control and participates in gap analysis and corrective action activities. The physical demands of the role may include but are not limited to prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling. This position contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of a recognized Pathology Assistant MSc program
• Previous hospital experience is required.
• Meditech experience is required
• Registration with the American Association of Pathology Assistants (AAPA) and/or CCCPA .
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis is required
  As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.
  The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.

Please refer the Job description for details