Job Description

LX-32 ($36.66 - $46.49 per hour). The following Incentives may be applicable and can be combined:
1. Bursary up to $10,000 for current students
2. Relocation support

For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email employment@easternhealth.ca

*subject to Government of Newfoundland and Labrador approval annually

Competition Number 2023004451
Posted Date 28 July 2023
Closing Date 4 August 2023

About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca

Job Summary
The Laboratory Technologist III is an intensively trained medical laboratory health professional who provides anatomic pathology services. This position will be primarily responsible for the overall grossing of surgical specimens ensuring standards of practice under the direct supervision of the Pathologist and Division Manager. Duties also include, but are not limited to, describing gross anatomic features, dissecting surgical specimens, performing postmortem evisceration and dissection, preparing tissue for histologic processing and handling/collecting biological specimens such as blood, tissue, bone marrow toxicological material and fine needle aspirates for studies such as flow cytometry, muscle histochemistry, immunofluorescence, image analysis and immunohistochemistry. Administrative maintenance of surgical pathology protocols, specimen coding and billing, maintenance of equipment, teaching and other duties as assigned.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Constantly lifts/moves objects less than 10 lbs and occasionally objects up to 30 lbs.
Constantly stands, sometimes for extended periods, or sits for extended periods requiring constant repetitive movement. Also, constant bending or stretching and working in awkward positions.
Constantly requires fine finger and precision work and requires the use of gross motor skills to perform with accurate control and steadiness.
Visual concentration is required when performing procedures and auditory concentration is required to communicate and give information, to listen for alarms, timers, etc.

Job Qualifications
Master\'s Degree in Science in Pathologist Assistant is required.
Minimum of three years of experience within the last five working in Pathology is required.
Current and continuing certification with the Canadian Certification Council of Pathologists\' Assistants (CCCPA) as a Pathologist Assistant is required.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

Training Opportunity
If there are no qualified applicants, NL Health Services may offer an on-the-job training opportunity for one candidate to train as a Laboratory Technologist III (Pathologist Assistant). To be eligible, candidates must have a minimum of three years of experience within the last five working in Pathology, and a satisfactory record of work performance and attendance. Training may take up to 18 months. During this period, the selected candidate will be evaluated at regular intervals to ensure successful completion of the program.

Return in Service Commitment and Salary
The candidate will be assigned to the LX-29 pay scale during the training; however, the position will advance to LX-32 pay scale pending competencies attained as determined by the division\'s manager. The training may also be subject to a return in service commitment.

Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.

If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health NAPE LX Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted, and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health NAPE LX Regional Bargaining Unit.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please, contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext. 5-2 immediately.

To become a part of our team, please submit an updated resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, daytime contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee numbers if applicable.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.

NL Health Services is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.

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