Anatomic or General Pathologist - Alberta Precision Laboratories

Posting Date:Fri, 01 Nov 2024
Date to Apply By: Until Filled
Estimated Start Date: To be Determined
Address: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital / 666 5 St SW
City: Medicine Hat

Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) is seeking a full time Anatomical or General Pathologist at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital (MHRH) located in the city of Medicine Hat, Alberta. The successful candidate will be part of a team of four laboratory pathologists. Duties include anatomical/general pathology with some consultation in blood bank, hematology, accession, and point of care services; the provision of 1:4 on call coverage, cytopathology, intradepartmental and interdepartmental consultations, and frozen section.

 

Medicine Hat Regional Hospital (MHRH) has 213 beds providing patient-centered care in south-eastern Alberta offering a full range of healthcare services, including a 24/7 emergency department, acute care, intensive care and neonatal intensive care, kidney care clinic, cardio-respiratory services, and more. MHRH is home to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre. APL is a multi-site, province-wide laboratory organization providing comprehensive laboratory services and is an independent, but publicly funded organization that is a wholly owned subsidiary of Alberta Health Services (AHS).

 

Job Summary & Responsibilities

Anatomical/General Pathologists 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 undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate medical teaching.

The Anatomical/General Pathologist will report directly to the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital (MHRH) Site Chief, who in turn reports to the Sector Medical Director, South Sector (APL) and the provincial Chief Medical Laboratory Officer.

Qualifications

Qualifications include an MD, eligibility for licensure in the Province of Alberta, and certification in Anatomic 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.

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. The pathologist will function as a contractor with APL. Starting remuneration is commensurate with the level of training and experience. Remuneration range for a Laboratory Physician / Pathologist in Alberta is $364,597.00 to $424,123.00.

Community Info

Medicine Hat is a community of 65,671 + with a drawing population of 110,000 located in the southeast corner of Alberta and is an excellent year-round destination for all ages. The city of Medicine Hat strives to achieve its vision to be a "Community of Choice"; a place where people choose to live, work, play, and raise a family. Medicine Hat has the lowest combined tax rate in Canada, the lowest utility rates in Alberta, and an enviable climate. Known as the "Oasis of the Prairies", Medicine Hat is Canada's sunniest city. Thank you for your interest in a position at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital in Medicine Hat, Alberta; only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

Candidates interviewed for this position maybe considered for other positions.

Interested persons meeting the above qualifications should submit their curriculum vitae with contact information of three referees through the Doctors Jobs Alberta Career Website: Doctor Jobs Careers - Jobs (albertahealthservices.ca)) (keyword: Pathology), or the Government of Canada Job Bank

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.



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Please use the following contact information to apply for this job:


Contact Name: APL Medical Affairs
Contact Address: 1403-29 Street NW
Contact Email: apl.md.recruitment@albertaprecisionlabs.ca
Contact Phone: +1-587-782-2122
Contact Fax:

- last updated June 2023 -