Medical pathologist

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Overview

Languages

English

Education
  • Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Work setting
  • Hospital (staff position)
  • Hospital/health care establishment/health institution

Responsibilities

Tasks
  • Diagnose diseases and physiological disorders
  • May conduct medical research on human disorders, illnesses, preventive or curative methods
  • Prescribe medication and treatment
  • Refer patients for surgery
  • Prepare research papers for publication and presentation
  • Study the nature, cause and development of diseases and the structural and functional changes caused by diseases
  • Act as consultants to other physicians
  • Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures
  • Teach
  • Perform and assist in routine surgery
Supervision
  • Working groups

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
  • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification Examination
  • Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Experience and specialization

Medical specialization
  • Pathology
Specialization in clinical medicine
  • Pediatrics
Specialization in surgery
  • General surgery

Additional information

Security and safety
  • Criminal record check
  • Child Abuse Registry check
  • Medical exam
  • Immunization records
  • Eligible for professional liability insurance
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
  • Leadership

Benefits

Health benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Pension plan
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