Hematopathologist

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
• or equivalent experience
• Pathology residency programs

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Hospital (staff position)
• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Medical pathology laboratory

Responsibilities

Tasks

• May conduct medical research on human disorders, illnesses, preventive or curative methods
• Refer patients for surgery
• Conduct microscopic and chemical analyses of laboratory samples and specimens
• Prepare research papers for publication and presentation
• Study the nature, cause and development of diseases and the structural and functional changes caused by diseases
• Supervise laboratory activities
• Act as consultants to other physicians
• Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures

Supervision

• 16-20 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC)
• Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE I and MCCQE II)
• Specialty residency training
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification Examination
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Experience and specialization

Medical specialization

• Pathology

Specialization in laboratory medicine

• Anatomical pathology
• General pathology
• Hematology pathology

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Manual dexterity
• Repetitive tasks
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity

Benefits

Other benefits

• Parking available