General (AP/CP) or Anatomic Pathologist

General (AP/CP) or Anatomic Pathologist Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) is seeking a 1.00 Fulltime General (AP/CP) or Anatomic Pathologist at Chinook Regional Hospital (CRH) located in Lethbridge, Alberta. The successful candidate will join a team of 8 laboratory physicians and is required to have excellent skills in surgical pathology and cytopathology. CRH is a 270-bed acute care facility and provides a comprehensive service for most specialties and has an onsite cancer centre.

The Chinook Regional Hospital, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine has sections of anatomical pathology (including surgical pathology and cytology), hematology, biochemistry and microbiology and most testing is performed onsite in Lethbridge. Comprehensive onsite immunohistochemistry is available; 22,000 surgical specimens, 2,600 non-gynecologic cytology specimens and 190 bone marrow biopsy specimens are processed annually.

Community Info
Lethbridge is a growing mid-sized city with a population of 107,000. The city has excellent amenities including a highly regarded university and is only one hour away from the Rocky Mountains. The location is convenient for both winter and summer recreational activities, close to Montana and Waterton National Park, and within easy reach of Calgary and an international airport.

Job Summary & Responsibilities
The Anatomical Pathologist must maintain the highest possible standards of practice including prompt delivery of services to match established key performance indicators and provincial metrics, must actively participate in quality assurance and quality improvement programs, must provide departmental on call coverage as required, and must actively participate in pathology resident teaching. Duties include anatomical pathology with some consultation in accession and point of care services; the provision of 1:8 on call coverage, intradepartmental and interdepartmental consultations, and frozen section.

Qualifications
Qualifications include a MD, eligibility for licensure in the Province of Alberta, and certification in Anatomical Pathology or General Pathology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or Anatomic Pathology/Clinical Pathology by the American Board of Pathology or equivalent certification as determined by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate:

• Effective communication, skills in quality assurance, operational efficiency, and appropriateness of care.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, changing environment that allows for delivery of quality service.
• Ability to balance service and quality imperative in a resource-sensitive environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively, building trust in working relationships, and being an overall team player.

Compensation
An excellent remuneration package including relocation assistance is provided. Remuneration range for a Laboratory Physician / Pathologist in Alberta is $375,535.00 to $436,847.00. Starting remuneration is commensurate with the level of training and experience.

In accordance with the Canadian Foreign Workers requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) respects, appreciates, and encourages diversity. This position is available for AHS Sponsorship.

Please note that all staff new to APL must provide criminal records check in compliance with the Protection for Persons in Care Act.