Pathologist Assistant; OPSEU), Laboratory Services

Position: Pathologist Assistant (OPSEU), Laboratory Services (10518)

Overview

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Who you are

You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage. You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard.

You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills.  Created with Sketch.

Schedule

The successful candidate will be required to work Days hours, Evenings hours and Weekends hours. Please note that the schedule is subject to change based on operational needs.  Created with Sketch.

Compensation

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05: $ - $ per hour.

Responsibilities

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Patient care

Working in an environment that promotes professional accountability and responsibility, the Pathologist Assistant is an integral part of the pathology team and works closely with the Pathologists to provide a high standard of patient care. Under the direction of staff Pathologists your key technical responsibility will be the preparation, handling and selection of diagnostic tissues from surgical specimens which are submitted for examination.  

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Analysis

Grossing of surgical cases including complex cancer resections and selection for microscopic examination by Pathologist Dictation via voice recognition technology

Use of tracking system

Participation in daily grossing rounds

Photography/annotation of gross specimens

Decalcification of bone specimens

Loading of Tissue Processors

Requirements

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Education

Master of Science degree in a Pathologist Assistant Program and/or holding ASCP and/or CCCPA certification or equivalent required.  Created with Sketch.

Experience

A minimum of one year’s experience grossing surgical cases including complex cancer resections required.

Experience with voice dictation and tracking systems an asset.  Created with Sketch.

Skills

Strong knowledge of human anatomy and gross pathology in normal and disease states required

Strong knowledge of dissection techniques required

Strong knowledge of medical and technical terminology required

Excellent interpersonal, communication , organizational and teamwork skills required

Ability to prioritize workload

Proficient computer skills and experience with an LIS system required

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Initiative

Demonstrated good attendance record with the ability to maintain this same standard

Demonstrated commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required