DescriptionAlberta Precision Laboratories (APL) is seeking a full-time Anatomical or General Pathologist with expertise in gynecologic pathology, including neoplastic and non-neoplastic disease, to join the team at the Foothills Medical Centre (FMC) in Calgary, Alberta. Fellowship training in gynecologic is strongly preferred. The successful candidate will also participate in general surgical pathology. Expertise in pulmonary pathology will be considered an asset. The successful candidate will join a team of 95+ laboratory physicians and scientists, working primarily at FMC, a large tertiary care centre. Participation in the FMC anatomic pathology on-call rotation is expected.
Job Summary and ResponsibilitiesAnatomical 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, and must actively participate in undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate medical teaching. Depending on the qualifications of the applicant, there are opportunities to practice in a subspecialty environment while participating in clinical and/or basic research activities.
The Anatomical/General Pathologist will report directly to the Foothills Medical Centre Site Chief 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, and certification in Anatomic Pathology or General Pathology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or Anatomic Pathology/Clinical Pathology by the American Board of Pathology as well as subspecialty Fellowship training or substantial subspecialty practice experience in gynecologic 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
