Position Details
Job Number:
JR00056Department:
Lab Anatomical Pathology SurgicalJob Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term), Full timeWork Environment:
In-PersonContract Duration: (If applicable)
11 monthsNumber of Positions:
1Hourly Rate (Min / Max):
$45.22 - $57.98Schedule
Work Days:
Monday to FridayTime of Day:
DaysShift:
Hours - 7.5Shift Start: (If applicable)
Application Dates
Opening Date:
2026-06-01Closing Date:
2027-06-07Job Description
Working at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
We are one of Canada's leading academic hospitals and largest healthcare organizations known locally and globally for our committed and compassionate delivery of quality patient care. St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton is proud to provide exciting and rewarding career opportunities. Our people are the heart of our organization. At St. Joe's our determination to attract and retain the best and the brightest talent is reflected in our investment in the people who work here. Patient and staff safety, professional growth, leadership development, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are top priorities.
The Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program (HRLMP) is a collaborative program funded and operated jointly by the Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph's Healthcare. The program is committed to change and innovation, through education, service and research, to bring the highest quality science into health care.
Pathology is a central referral hub as a result of the Academic nature of our program supported by the relationship with McMaster University (Pathology and Molecular Medicine Program within the Faculty of Health Sciences). As a result of this relationship each of our Pathologists are identified as sub-specialization specialists (specific disease site trained) as well we are responsible for training of Residents and Fellows. The HRLMP is a center of choice for multiple referrals from our partner hospitals and beyond.
Position Summary
Pathologist Assistants are integral to the Pathology team, they drive quality and change, are active participants in disease diagnosis and provide educational value and expertise that informs the practice of specimen/tissue grossing and autopsy.
In Surgical Pathology you will be performing Macroscopic examination (gross examination) and clinical description of surgically resected tissues, sampling of that tissue in a manner to best characterize the pathological feature(s) of the specimen, with the goal of providing information of diagnostic and prognostic value. You will review, analyze, and synthesize all clinical information on a patient including radiology, ultrasound, and MRI, to best select tissues for microscopic analysis, special staining, and immunohistochemistry. Your work plays a key role in directing the treatment, management and prognosis for every patient whose tissue is resected.
You will also participate in postmortem examinations, in the manner described above, contributing to the work of determining cause of death and disease course.
What We are Looking For
What Will Grab Our Attention
In fulfilling the mandate of this role, the Pathologist Assistant will work independently, with guidance from the supervising Pathologist:
Reason for Posting
This position is for an existing vacancy.
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St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.
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