Pathology Scientist

🔍 South Zone, Lethbridge, Chinook Regional Hospital

📁: Science/Research/Innovation

📅   : ALB00074565 Requisition #

📅   : Nov 21, 2018 Post Date

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Classification: Scientist

Union: Exempt

Department: CRH Anatomical Path

Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital

Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 27-NOV-2018

Date Available: 07-DEC-2018

Temporary End Date: 07-OCT-2019

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 10

Shift Pattern: Days

Days Off: Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary: $34.52

Maximum Salary: $59.20

Vehicle Requirement: N/A

Required Qualifications:

Master of Science degree from a Pathologist’s Assistant Program. Four year undergraduate degree in biological science, medicine, anatomy or related discipline. Current membership with the Canadian Association of Pathology Assistants.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical and technical terminology. Advanced knowledge of gross dissection techniques and guidelines. Advanced knowledge of cancer staging and grading requirements and guidelines. Knowledge of tissue fixation and preservation techniques. Knowledge of biohazardous and infectious material handling and containment. Knowledge of general laboratory maintenance procedures. Knowledge of the College of Physician and Surgeons accreditation standards and requirements. Recognition and maintenance of privacy of information and patient confidentiality. Knowledge of Laboratory safety, infectious disease procedures and use of safety equipment and incident reporting. Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG). Knowledge of regulations and processes related to the Medical Examiner’s office and Funeral Homes.

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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