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Anatomical or (AP/CP) General Pathologist


Company : Alberta Health Services


Location : Medicine Hat, Alberta


Created : 2025-08-06


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Anatomical or (AP/CP) General Pathologist Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) is seeking a full time (AP/CP) General Pathologist or an Anatomic Pathologist to join the team at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital (MHRH) located in the City of Medicine Hat, Alberta. 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 Duties include general pathology or anatomic pathology case sign out, with some consultation in blood bank, hematology, accession, and point of care services, cytopathology, intradepartmental and interdepartmental consultations, and frozen section. 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 1:4 on call coverage as required, and must a ctively participate in undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate medical teaching. Qualifications include an MD, with eligibility for licensure in the Province of Alberta, and certification in (AP/CP) General Pathology or Anatomical Pathology (with a fellowship related to the needs of this position) 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. 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. Additional Information Position Classification: Full-time FTE: 1 Unit and Program: Lab Medicine and Pathology Specialty: General Pathology Secondary Specialty: Anatomical Pathology Recruiting Organization: Alberta Precision Laboratories Compensation: 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. Relocation Assistance is provided. 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. Posting Date: Mar 26, 2025 Posting Status: Open until a suitable candidate is found Target Start Date: Sep 1, 2025 My Profile Create and manage profiles for future opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr