Job Description

Exceptional Care–Exceptional People

The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.

• The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
• The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!

Why Choose BCHS?

• Centralized Education Fund – opportunities for continuing education and staff development.
• Various schedules available (e.g. 4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Predictable work locations
• Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
• Support 24/7 – you’re not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health, and support staff).
• Wellness matters – our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
• Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Technical Specialist –Anatomic Pathology and Medical Director of Laboratory Services, the Pathology Assistant (PA) is responsible for ensuring that the patient’s needs are met in a caring and professional manner and in accordance with the legislation, regulation, bylaws, and policies and procedures governing the Hospital and the Laboratory and through interaction with the Medical Laboratory Technologists and other health care professionals. The PA, under the supervision of the Technical Specialist and Pathologists, shall accept responsibility and be accountable to the patient, to him/herself and the employer to meet the ethical, legal and quality expectations of practice, performing all duties in keeping with the laboratory and the organizations mission, vision and values.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensuring high quality patient-focused care through the timely delivery of laboratory services in accordance with the Hospital’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Preparation, gross description and dissection of both small and large surgical specimens
• Photography of specimens
• Variety of department related administrative functions
• Safe handling of hazardous chemicals used in the pathology department
• Cleaning and maintaining instruments, equipment and supplies
• Assisting in the Histology department and performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
• Client service and communication
• Discard specimens according to established safety procedures
• Computer data entry and edit
• Specimen processing and triage
• Instrument maintenance and controls
• Preventative maintenance
• Supply inventory control and organization
• Quality assurance
• Participating in the orientation and training of new staff and students
• Participating in departmental/hospital in-service programs and contribute suggestions, which lead to enrichment of knowledge base
• Developing full knowledge of the content of manufacturers and departmental manuals related to equipment used within scope of practice
• Keeping knowledgeable and current with department policy and procedures within scope of practice
• Seeking opportunities to meet educational requirements as identified through ongoing competency assessment and to further develop own knowledge base
• Participating in Research/Quality Improvement programs carried out within the department or other departments within the organization

Mandatory Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Equivalent

Experience:

• Accredited from a Pathologist Assistant Program is an asset
• Member in good standing of the Canadian Association of Pathologists is an asset
• Member in good standing of the Canadian Association of Pathologists
• MLT with grossing experience of complex specimens an asset
• Experience with autopsies is an asset
• Experience in an acute and complex continuing care settings preferred

Mandatory Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to work both as, a member of a multidisciplinary team and an independent professional
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, critical thinking and time management skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office
• Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.

Accommodation

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.

To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation.

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