Pathology Assistant II

Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America's first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team.  At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen's University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.    

At Humber River Health, we're not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care

Join our Laboratory Medicine team here at Humber River Health and help to deliver timely and accurate test results and improve patient outcomes. 

Our Laboratory Medicine Department uses state of the art equipment, technology and processes to collect and test clinical specimens in order to obtain information about the health of our patients so that our inter-professional teams can diagnose, treat and prevent disease. 

Reporting to the Chief Medical Laboratory Director and Director, Laboratory Medicine our Pathologist Assistants II are responsible in performing a variety of tasks consisting primarily of gross examination of surgical pathology specimens and the assistance with the performance of autopsies under the direction and supervision of a pathologist

Are you a Pathologist Assistant certified with the Canadian Certification Council of Pathologists' Assistants (CCCPA) or equivalent?   Do you have experience with both adult and neonatal autopsy?   Are you able to interact effectively with Physicians and team members?  If you answered yes to any of the questions above, we invite you to read the details below and apply to this exciting career opportunity at Humber River Health.   

Employment Status: Permanent Full TimeHours of Work: 8 hour rotating shifts from Monday - Friday, including weekends (if required) - subject to change as per Management RightsLocation:  Humber River Health, Wilson Site - subject to change as per Management Rights.

Employee Group: Non-Union

Salary Range: $85,379.33-$106,793.95

Reporting Relationship: Chief Medical Laboratory Director and Director, Laboratory Medicine

Position Responsibilities:

• Preparation of human tissue surgical specimens, including gross description and dissection of specimens, for histological examination by a Pathologist.
• Assist Pathologists with adult and neonatal postmortem examinations (autopsies).
• Utilize digital photography techniques, including mapping of specimens.
• Support frozen section procedures, including preparation and handling.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to special procedures/protocols for specimen procurement and processing.
• Manage and maintain surgical/anatomic pathology protocols, including data entry and report management.
• Ensure compliance with medico-legal protocols for specimen handling, autopsy procedures, and patient privacy/confidentiality.
• Adherence to established safety protocols including chemical, biological, and radiation.
• Assisting in Surgical and Autopsy rounds as needed.
• Performing administrative, budgetary, supervisory, teaching and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate Degree in Science and/or related discipline required.
• Certification or candidacy with the Canadian Certification Council of Pathologists' Assistants (CCCPA) or equivalent an asset.
• Masters of Science degree in a Pathologist Assistant Program an asset.
• Experience in surgical pathology specimen grossing with strong knowledge in human anatomy, dissection techniques and anatomical presentation of diseased tissues.
• Experience as a Pathologist Assistant preferred.
• Experience in adult and neonatal autopsy an asset.
• Experience in gross dissection with strong knowledge of human anatomy, dissection techniques and gross pathology in normal and disease states required.
• High attention to detail and observational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including Pathologists, surgeons, nurses, MLTs, lab assistants and clerical staff.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, teamwork, and customer service skills required.
• Computer literacy in windows-based applications, and knowledge of Meditech and Cerebro software an asset.
• Demonstrated record of excellent attendance and professional conduct.
• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto's Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do – and to address systemic barriers – we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.

As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.

This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.