Academic PA: Surgical Pathology & Education

Albany Med Health System; Feura Bush (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Wellbeing programs

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Albany Medical Center seeks a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Capital Region's academic medical center. You will work with subspecialty pathologists and residents in a busy academic environment, performing gross examinations, sampling, intraoperative consultation prep, and teaching residents.

The position emphasizes professional autonomy, collaboration with pathologists and residents, and education within a high-volume surgical pathology

Qualifications

• Master's degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program.
• Active ASCP PA(ASCP) certification or eligibility in NYS licensure.
• Current New York State Pathologists' Assistant license (or eligibility).
• Strong knowledge of gross anatomy, surgical pathology, specimen handling and 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, 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.
• 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

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Independence & collaboration

Teaching/education

Education

Master's degree in Pathologists' Assistant (NAACLS accredited)

Job description

Albany Medical Center seeks a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Capital Region's academic medical center. You will work with subspecialty pathologists and residents in a busy academic environment, performing gross examinations, sampling, intraoperative consultation prep, and teaching residents.

The position emphasizes professional autonomy, collaboration with pathologists and residents, and education within a high-volume surgical pathology