Pathology Assistant

at  Trillium Health Partners

Job Description:
Position: Pathology Assistant
Dept: Anatomical Pathology
Posting ID: 2023- 37624
Role Level: AT10.7 ($43.36hr- $54.66hr)
Status: Permanent Full time
Site: Credit Valley Hospital and Mississauga Hospital
Shifts: All shifts (Days and Evenings)
Date Posted: May 22,2024
Internal Deadline: May 29,2024
Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital and the Queensway Health Centre, Trillium Health Partners serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto and surrounding communities and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
Our Mission: A New Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community
Our Values: Compassion, Excellence, Courage
Our Goals: Quality, Access, Sustainability
Our Enablers: People, Education, Innovation, Research

OVERVIEW:

Are you an experienced Pathology Assistant looking for new challenges and opportunities? Do you want to work in an environment that fosters flexibility and work-life balance? Would you like to work with fellow Pathology Assistants and laboratory staff in a collaborative environment that is supported by dedicated Pathologists who are actively engaged in the laboratory? If this sounds like you, then bring your top talents and passion to this evolving role as a Pathology Assistant at Trillium Health Partners.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Performs duties associated with the preparation of surgical specimens for Pathologists including: gross description, dissection, dictation, and photography
• Utilizes strong subject-matter expertise for medically delegated grossing procedures and technical services in Anatomic Pathology
• May assist with post-mortem examinations, including in-situ organ inspections and evisceration, in consultation with the Pathologist
• Processes a vast array of specimen types. Trillium Health Partners has surgery programs in Neurosurgery, Gyne-Oncology, Thoracic and a large Breast Surgical Oncology program
• Participates in the ongoing process improvement to ensure best practice and exceptional patient care
• Contributes to the teaching and training of Laboratory Technologists, medical students, and other learners

Qualifications:

• Graduate of a recognized school of Medical Technology or completion of a recognized Pathology Assistants Training Program
• Minimum of 2 year recent experience as a Pathology Assistant dealing with complex oncology and surgical specimens is preferred
• Commitment to quality and patient safety through a team approach to laboratory work is essential
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Candidates will be available for a variety of shifts

To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca
Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications.
Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant.
Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
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