Academic PA: Surgical Pathology & Education

Albany Med Health System; West Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary $115,000-$125,000

Job summary

Albany Medical Center, the Capital Region's academic medical center, seeks a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. You will work with subspecialty pathologists, residents, and histology staff in a busy academic environment with a diverse case mix.

Responsibilities include gross examination, intraoperative consultations, documenting specimens, and mentoring residents.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program.
• ASCP PA(ASCP) certification required.
• Current NY State Pathologists' Assistant license or eligibility.
• Strong knowledge of gross anatomy and surgical pathology.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-volume setting.
• Academic or high-volume surgical pathology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform gross examination, description, dissection, and sampling of broad surgical pathology specimens.
• Evaluate and prepare tissue for intraoperative consultation and frozen section with pathologists.
• Photograph and document gross specimens with accurate orientation and submission.
• Serve as a resource for difficult specimens and promote high-quality grossing practices.
• Teach and mentor residents and learners in gross examination and surgical pathology techniques.
• Collaborate with pathologists, residents, histology staff, OR personnel, and leadership to improve quality and workflow.
• Participate in quality improvement, procedure development, education, and related initiatives.

Skills

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independent and collaborative work

Education

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

PA(ASCP) certification

New York State PA license or eligibility

Job description

Albany Medical Center, the Capital Region's academic medical center, seeks a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. You will work with subspecialty pathologists, residents, and histology staff in a busy academic environment with a diverse case mix.

Responsibilities include gross examination, intraoperative consultations, documenting specimens, and mentoring residents.