Posted 3 months ago
Pathologist's Assistant - Full Time - MET
@ Windsor Regional Hospital
Windsor, Ontario
Overview
Windsor Regional Hospital is hiring a full-time Pathologist's Assistant to provide anatomic pathology services under a pathologist's supervision. The work covers autopsies, surgical specimen examination, tissue dissection and morgue and grossing lab supervision.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with and perform autopsies and surgical specimen examinations
- Dissect, examine, weigh and photograph organs and specimens
- Supervise grossing activities and morgue facilities
- Prepare quarterly quality assurance and monthly workload reports
- Aid in tissue selection for special procedures and research
Requirements summary:
- Minimum Bachelor of Science or equivalent required
- Certification from accredited PA program or AAPA membership required
- 3-5 years related experience preferred
- Knowledge of human anatomy and macro surgical techniques
- Understanding of safety and infection control
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-19
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Laboratory |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | AAPA certification |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Science |
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Windsor Regional Hospital
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Our Mission: Provide quality person-centred health care services to our community.
Full company description
Windsor Regional Hospital is one of the largest hospitals in the Province of Ontario, serving a population of 400,000 people in Windsor and Essex County. It is the regional provider of advanced care in areas that include Complex Trauma, Renal Dialysis, Cardiac Care, Stroke and Neurosurgery, Intensive Care, Acute Mental Health, Family Birthing Centre, Neonatal Intensive Care, Paediatric Services, Regional Cancer services and a broad range of medical and surgical services required to support these specialized areas. Through a major initiative involving the two hospitals in Windsor, a realignment of programs and services was achieved on October 1, 2013, when Windsor Regional Hospital became responsible for the governance, management and operations of the Ouellette Campus (previously Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital along with continuing its responsibility for the Metropolitan Campus. The ultimate vision is to design and construct a new state-of-the-art acute hospital healthcare facility serving the needs of Windsor-Essex for generations to come. Providing Acute Care Services with 650 plus beds and an operating budget of half of a billion dollars, Windsor Regional Hospital is one of the largest community based non-academic hospitals in the Province of Ontario.
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,952
- Reported office locations
- 1995 Lens Avenue, Windsor, N8W 1L9, CA
- 1030 Ouellette Avenue, Windsor, Ontario N9A 1E1, CA
- Other recorded names
- Windsor Regional Hospital
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
Windsor Regional Hospital is one of the largest hospitals in the Province of Ontario, serving a population of 400,000 people in Windsor and Essex County. It is the regional provider of advanced care in areas that include Complex Trauma, Renal Dialysis, Cardiac Care, Stroke and Neurosurgery, Intensive Care, Acute Mental Health, Family Birthing Centre, Neonatal Intensive Care, Paediatric Services, Regional Cancer…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Windsor |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1928 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 45 |
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JOB SUMMARY:
A Pathologist's Assistant, (PA), is an intensively trained allied health professional who provides anatomic pathology services under the direction and supervision of a pathologist. It is expected that Pathologist's Assistant contributes to the overall efficiency of the laboratory or pathology practice in a cost effective manner. The Pathologist's Assistant works independently when performing professional duties associated with the preparation, performance, and completion of autopsies, and examination and/or preparations of the surgical pathology specimens, with general supervision of the Pathologist.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare for autopsies by obtaining patients' medical records and arranging for radiographic examinations
- Assist with or perform autopsies and surgical specimen examinations under pathologists' supervision
- Dissect, examine, weigh and photograph organs and specimens, collect tissue specimens for chemical analysis and record findings
- Prepare bodies for release to funeral homes following completion of autopsies
- Supervision of the grossing activities and the morgue facilities, this includes monitoring and processing of all surgical pathology specimens upon arrival in the lab.
- Aid in the selection of tissue for special procedures such as flow cytometry, estrogen and progesterone receptor analysis, and other procedures which need prompt selection of fresh tissues.
- Aid in the selection of tissues for research and route them to the appropriate laboratory.
- Supervise and/or provide technical support for assigned autopsies.
- Supervise the maintenance of the autopsy/morgue facilities, equipment, disposable supplies, develop and implement policies affecting the grossing/autopsy/morgue services, update the Grossing/Autopsy Service Procedural Manuals, and the autopsy/morgue service portions of the Nursing Manual and the Hospital Policy and Procedures Manual, as required.
- Prepare quarterly quality assurance reports, monthly workload summary reports, and monthly autopsy service call schedules.
- Supervise special techniques of specimen preservation and research and develop new applications.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
- French language skills an asset
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent - required
- Certification from an accredited PA program and/or member of the AAPA - required.
- 3-5 years related experience - preferred.
- Basic knowledge of human anatomy, macro surgical techniques, general laboratory skills.
- Understanding of safety and infection control requirements of position.
- Demonstrated ability to obtain and prepare tissue for evaluation, provide assistance to pathologists, in a timely and quality manner.
- Proficiency in preparing and maintaining records, use of electronic communications tools and software.
- A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
- High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability.
- Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
Windsor Regional Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by WRH throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
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