Academic Pathologists' Assistant - Complex Surgical Pathology

Albany Med; Village of Castleton-on-Hudson (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Albany Medical Center's Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join our academic medical center in Albany, NY. You will work alongside subspecialty pathologists, residents, histology staff, and other laboratory personnel in a busy academic environment with a broad and challenging case mix.

The successful candidate will have opportunities for professional autonomy, close collaboration with pathologists, and an active role in education and

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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

Gross examination

Dissection

Intraoperative consultation

Tissue sampling

Mentor residents

Quality improvement

Job description

Albany Medical Center's Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join our academic medical center in Albany, NY. You will work alongside subspecialty pathologists, residents, histology staff, and other laboratory personnel in a busy academic environment with a broad and challenging case mix.

The successful candidate will have opportunities for professional autonomy, close collaboration with pathologists, and an active role in education and