The Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program (HRLMP) is a collaborative program funded and operated jointly by the Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph's Hospital. The Program is committed to change and innovation, through education, service and research, to bring the highest quality science into healthcare for the benefit of the community, and to participate in the clinical application and interpretation of the science.
Under the general supervision of the manager and Pathologist, the Pathologist's Assistant performs gross examination, description and sampling of surgical specimens. The Pathologist's Assistant performs Hospital autopsies with the assistance of the Morgue technician.
Under the general supervision of the manager and Pathologist, the Pathologist's Assistant performs gross examination, description and sampling of surgical specimens. The Pathologist's Assistant performs Hospital autopsies with the assistance of the Morgue technician.
Monday to Friday; days
Monday to Friday; days
1. Bachelor of Science (Health Sciences / Biology related), allied health sciences or related degree, required
2. Successful completion of a Masters level Pathologists' Assistant degree program or a minimum of 2 years' experience working as a Pathologists' Assistant, performing gross dissection of small/simple and large/complex surgical specimens
3. Certification with the Canadian Association of Pathologists (CAP) – Section of Pathologists' Assistant (CCCPA) or American Society for Clinical Pathology – Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) an asset
4. Strong knowledge of Anatomy
5. Demonstrated computer literacy (MS Outlook, internet/intranet)
6. Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail are essential
7. Ability to work in a team environment with strong interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills
8. Strong collaboration skills and able to develop and maintain effective relationships within healthcare teams
9. Excellent problem solving skills with flexibility and ability to manage change in a dynamic environment
10. Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care and patient and staff safety at HHSC
1. Bachelor of Science (Health Sciences / Biology related), allied health sciences or related degree, required
2. Successful completion of a Masters level Pathologists' Assistant degree program or a minimum of 2 years' experience working as a Pathologists' Assistant, performing gross dissection of small/simple and large/complex surgical specimens
3. Certification with the Canadian Association of Pathologists (CAP) – Section of Pathologists' Assistant (CCCPA) or American Society for Clinical Pathology – Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) an asset
4. Strong knowledge of Anatomy
5. Demonstrated computer literacy (MS Outlook, internet/intranet)
6. Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail are essential
7. Ability to work in a team environment with strong interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills
8. Strong collaboration skills and able to develop and maintain effective relationships within healthcare teams
9. Excellent problem solving skills with flexibility and ability to manage change in a dynamic environment
10. Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care and patient and staff safety at HHSC
Guidelines for submitting an Application ~ UNION staff, who choose to submit their application through hard-copy mail, fax or email will need to have their application (ONA & OPSEU: with accompanying skills profile) available to the Recruitment Staff before 4 p.m. on the day the posting closes (day-7). ALL JOB SEEKERS, including UNION staff, who use the Career's Website to apply for job postings will have until 11 p.m. on the day the posting closes (day-7). INTERNAL JOB SEEKERS - Please ensure that both your ID# and last name are entered exactly as you see it on your most recent pay stub, otherwise you will be treated as an external candidate.Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.
To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.
Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.
This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset
If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:
Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement
Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement
Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement
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