Academic PA: Complex Surgical Pathology & Teaching

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellbeing programs

Paid time off

Albany Med retirement plan 403(b)

Job summary

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Capital Region's academic medical center. The role offers complex surgical pathology work, strong collaboration with pathologists and residents, and a meaningful role in education and laboratory practice.

You will work with subspecialty pathologists, residents, histology staff, and other lab personnel in a busy academic environment handling a broad case mix and

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 New York State licensure).
• Strong knowledge of gross anatomy, surgical pathology, specimen handling, and laboratory safety
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to work both 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, ranging from routine biopsies and resections to large and complex oncologic specimens.
• Evaluate and prepare tissue for intraoperative consultation and frozen section, working directly with pathologists during time-sensitive clinical decision-making.
• Photograph and document gross specimens and ensure accurate specimen orientation, sampling, and submission.
• Serve as a resource for difficult or unusual specimens and contribute to consistent, high-quality grossing practices.
• Teach and mentor pathology residents and other learners in gross examination, dissection, specimen handling, and surgical pathology technique. We encourage and support the pursuit of an academic title through Albany Med's Appointments and Promotions Committee.
• Work collaboratively with pathologists, residents, histology staff, operating room personnel, and laboratory leadership to continuously improve quality and workflow.
• Participate in quality improvement, procedure development, validation, education, and other departmental initiatives according to your interests and experience.

Skills

ASCP PA(ASCP) certification

Gross examination

Collaborative team work

Education

Master's degree from NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program

New York State Pathologists' Assistant license (or eligibility)

Job description

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Capital Region's academic medical center. The role offers complex surgical pathology work, strong collaboration with pathologists and residents, and a meaningful role in education and laboratory practice.

You will work with subspecialty pathologists, residents, histology staff, and other lab personnel in a busy academic environment handling a broad case mix and