Academic PA - Autonomy, Teaching, Surgical Pathology

Albany Med Health System; Town of Poestenkill (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Wellbeing programs

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plan / 403(b)

Job summary

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, an academic medical center with a broad case mix. You will work with subspecialty pathologists, residents, and histology staff in a busy environment.

You will perform gross examination, assist intraoperative consultation, mentor residents, and contribute to quality initiatives while collaborating across departments.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program.
• ASCP certification as a Pathologists' Assistant (PA(ASCP)).
• Current New York State Pathologists' Assistant license (or eligibility to obtain licensure).
• Strong knowledge of gross anatomy, surgical pathology, specimen handling, and lab safety.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-volume academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform gross examination, description, dissection, and sampling of a broad spectrum of surgical pathology specimens.
• Evaluate and prepare tissue for intraoperative consultation and frozen section with pathologists.
• Photograph and document gross specimens and ensure accurate orientation, sampling and submission.
• Serve as a resource for difficult specimens and mentor residents in gross examination and surgical pathology technique.
• Collaborate with pathologists, residents, histology staff, OR personnel and leadership to improve quality and workflow.
• Participate in quality improvement, procedure development, validation, education, and departmental initiatives.

Skills

Gross Anatomy Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Collaborative Skills

Education & Mentorship

Education

Master's degree NAACLS Pathologists' Assistant program

Job description

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, an academic medical center with a broad case mix. You will work with subspecialty pathologists, residents, and histology staff in a busy environment.

You will perform gross examination, assist intraoperative consultation, mentor residents, and contribute to quality initiatives while collaborating across departments.