General/Anatomical Pathologist
🔍 Calgary Zone
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- Anatomical Pathology
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- MED0003Z6 Requisition #
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- Apr 29, 2025 Post Date
Description:
Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) South Sector is seeking a qualified full time General or Anatomical Pathologist at the Diagnostic and Scientific Centre (DSC), Calgary, Alberta. Although fellowship training or equivalent experience in Cytopathology is preferred, other areas of interest will also be considered. This position will join a group of general and anatomical pathologists, medical microbiologists and clinical chemists providing laboratory services at DSC. The successful candidate is required to have excellent skills in General and/or Surgical Pathology +/- Cytopathology.
Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) as a wholly owned subsidiary of Alberta Health Services (AHS), is a multi-site, sole provider of comprehensive laboratory services in the province of Alberta. The depth and breadth of medical expertise results in a premium level of testing quality, service, follow up care, and support to our customers and their patients while ensuring the safety, accessibility, and stability of laboratory services.
Job Summary & Responsibilities
The 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.
The pathologist will report directly to the Diagnostic and Scientific Centre Site Chief, DSC, in Calgary who in turn reports to the Sector Medical Director, South Sector (APL) and the provincial Chief Medical Laboratory Officer.
Qualifications:
Qualifications include a MD, eligibility for licensure in the Province of Alberta with certification in Anatomic Pathology, Anatomic Pathology/Clinical Pathology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or the American Board of Pathology. Cytopathology Fellowship training and/or years of experience in cytopathology specialty practice and collaborative practice is required for cytopathology service. The ability to contribute collegially to the group practice and laboratory operations will be an important factor in candidate selection. The successful incumbent will also be required to obtain the appropriate professional liability coverage.
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
Candidates interviewed for this position maybe considered for other suitable positions within the province.
Qualifications:
Qualifications include a MD, eligibility for licensure in the Province of Alberta with certification in Anatomic Pathology, Anatomic Pathology/Clinical Pathology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or the American Board of Pathology and subspecialty fellowship training and/or extensive experience in Gastrointestinal & Liver Pathology. Additional interest/expertise in ophthalmic, genitourinary, and/or breast pathology will be considered favorably. The successful incumbent will also be required to obtain the appropriate professional liability coverage.
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
Candidates interviewed for this position may be considered for other positions.