University Health Network
Healthcare
Pathologist'sAssistant
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“Pathologist's Assistant at University Health Network. Skills: Surgical pathology, Autopsy pathology, Specimen handling, Patient privacy. Describe specimen findings during grossing. Dictate specimen findings during grossing”
Industry & Context.
Problem recognition; Problem solving; Analytical skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor of Science, MLT with advanced courses, Experience in surgical pathology specimen gross, CCCPA and/or ASCP certification, Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, Observational skills, Working knowledge of safety precautions, Working knowledge of chemical handling, Working knowledge of saws, Practical use of digital photography, Computer literacy in windows based applications, Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Problem recognition and problem solving skills, Good interpersonal and analytical skills, Ability to work independently, Ability to work effectively as team member
Nice to Have
Graduate of NAACLS PA training program
What You'll Do.
Describe specimen findings during grossing
Dictate specimen findings during grossing
Utilize medical-legal policies for specimen handling
Utilize medical-legal policies for autopsy
Utilize medical-legal policies for patient privacy
Participate in quality management activities
Adhere to established safe practice
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Multi-functional group; Medical personnel; Pathology assistants; MLTs; Lab assistants; Clerical staff
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication
Full Job Description
UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality. [www.uhn.ca](https://www.uhn.ca/) Union: Non-Union Number of Vacancies: 1 New or Replacement Position: Replacement Site: All Sites Department: Laboratory Medicine Program, Pathology Reports to: Senior Manager, Anatomic Pathology Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: $41.23 - $51.54 per hour Shifts: All Shifts 24/7 Status: Permanent Full Time Closing Date: June 12, 2026 Position Summary Join UHN's Laboratory Medicine Program, Canada's largest hospital diagnostic lab and a global leader in academic labs. With over 30 million tests per year and 1,300 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 r
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