Specialist in Laboratory Medicine Specific Skills

Supervise laboratory activities; Study the nature, cause and development of diseases and the structural and functional changes caused by diseases; Conduct microscopic and chemical analyses of laboratory samples and specimens

Specialist in Clinical Medicine Specific Skills

Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures; Diagnose and treat diseases and physiological or psychiatric disorders; Prescribe medication and treatment and refer patients for surgery

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Judgement; Values and ethics; Reliability; Organized

Work Location Information Urban area

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Ability to distinguish between colours; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Large workload; Tight deadlines

Security and Safety

Bondable; Child abuse registry check; Medical exam; Immunization records; Tuberculosis test; Eligible for professional liability insurance; Criminal record check; Basic security clearance

Specialization in Laboratory Medicine Neuropathology; General pathology

Specialization in Clinical Medicine

Pneumology; Neurology; Neonatology; Critical care medicine

Work Setting Hospital (staff position)

Area of Specialization Biology

Additional Skills

Act as consultants to other physicians; Prepare research papers for publication and presentation; Leading/instructing groups; Conduct medical research

Area of Work Experience Research

Experience 5 years or more

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification Examination; Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities; Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) neonatal resuscitation program

Education

Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Languages English