Histopathology Assistant
Summary
Assists pathologists by dissecting and describing surgical tissue specimens, organizing gross room workflow, and supporting autopsies in a hospital lab.
Position #: 196019
Expected Start Date: August 31, 2026
Union: SEIU
Facility: Saskatoon City Hospital
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Anatomical Pathology - Support
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: August 31, 2028
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days, Standby
Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Standard Hours
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band 12 $23.170 to $24.840 (3 step range)
Travel Required: No
Job Description: Performs dissection and gross description of surgical tissue specimens and assists Pathologists with autopsies. Organizes daily workflow of the gross room.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Multi-Site:
- Yes
Experience
- Two (2) years experience as a Histopathology Attendant
Education
- Post-secondary Anatomy and Physiology 1
- Grade 12
- Biology 30 class
Competencies
- Analytical skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Basic - Computer skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to work independently
Other Information
- Official Description at: //www.working-for-health.ca/supportjobevaluation
- Valid driver's license, where required
- For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/