Pathologist's Assistant

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
Site: All Sites
Department: Laboratory Medicine Program Pathology
Reports to: Senior Manager Anatomic Pathology
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: All Shifts 24/7
Status: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: July 10 2025

Position Summary
Join UHNs Laboratory Medicine Program Canadas largest hospital diagnostic lab and a global leader in academic labs. With over 30 million tests per year and 1300 outpatients served daily we are at the forefront of pathology and clinical testing. Embrace innovation and contribute to ground-breaking research education and exemplary service. Join our dynamic team of 700 dedicated staff and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of laboratory medicine.

The Pathologists Assistant is assigned to both the Division of surgical pathology and to the Division of Autopsy Pathology. The pathologists assistant reports to the departmental manager for operational tasks and the medical directors of service for the delegated tasks in surgical pathology and autopsy.   

Duties

• Describes and dictates the findings of specimens during grossing procedures
• Photographs specimens
• Utilize a working knowledge of medical-legal policies and protocols for specimen handling autopsy and patient privacy
• Participates in quality management activities and adheres to established safe practice to promote a safe working environment for all

Qualifications :

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) or MLT with advanced level courses in anatomy and physiology 
• Experience in surgical pathology specimen gross
• Graduate of a NAACLS PA training program preferred 
• Current CCCPA and/or ASCP certification or ability to become certified
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology with special emphasis on the anatomical presentation of disease
• Strong observational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-functional group that includes medical personnel other pathology assistants MLTs lab assistants and clerical staff
• working knowledge of standard safety precautions and good lab hygiene 
• Working knowledge of safe chemical handling storage protocols and emergency spill procedures 
• Working knowledge of safe operation of hand or electrically driven saws
• Practical use of digital photography
• Experience with tissue sampling for the purpose of frozen section examination
• Computer literacy in windows based applications
• excellent verbal and written communication skills an problem recognition an problem solving skills 
• Good interpersonal and analytical skills 
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
• Ability to work effectively as a team member

Additional Information :

Why join UHN

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts on-site gyms etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time