Pathologist's Assistant
$41.23 - $51.54 per hourUniversity Health Network
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 Pathologist's Assistant is assigned to both the Division of surgical pathology and to the Division of Autopsy Pathology. The pathologist's 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 and Requirements
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) or MLT with advanced level courses in anatomy and physiology
- Experience in surgical pathology specimen gross required
- Graduate of a NAACLS PA training program preferred
- Current CCCPA and/or ASCP certification or ability to become certified required
- 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 and problem recognition and problem solving skills
- Good interpersonal and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
- Ability to work effectively as a team member
Benefits
- Competitive offer packages
- Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP
- Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
- Flexible work environment
- Opportunities for development and promotion 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 UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.
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 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.
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