Academic Pathologists' Assistant: Complex Surgical Pathology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellbeing programs

PTO & holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The role offers complex surgical pathology work, academic collaboration, and an emphasis on education and laboratory practice.

You will work with subspecialty pathologists, residents, and histology staff in a busy academic environment with a broad case mix. Primary site at Albany NY; competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program required.
• ASCP PA(ASCP) certification required.
• Current NYS Pathologists' Assistant license or eligibility.
• Strong knowledge of gross anatomy, surgical pathology, specimen handling, and safety.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-volume academic setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform gross examination, description, dissection, and sampling of surgical pathology specimens.
• Evaluate tissue for intraoperative consultation and frozen section with pathologists.
• Photograph and document gross specimens with proper orientation.
• Serve as a resource for difficult specimens and maintain high-quality grossing.
• Teach and mentor residents and learners; academic title pursuit encouraged.
• Collaborate with pathologists, residents, histology staff, OR personnel, and leadership to improve quality and workflow.
• Participate in quality improvement, procedure development, and education initiatives.

Skills

NAACLS PA program

ASCP PA(ASCP) cert

NY license eligibility

Surgical pathology knowledge

Independent/collaborative work

Education

NAACLS Pathologists' Assistant program

Job description

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The role offers complex surgical pathology work, academic collaboration, and an emphasis on education and laboratory practice.

You will work with subspecialty pathologists, residents, and histology staff in a busy academic environment with a broad case mix. Primary site at Albany NY; competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits.