Academic Pathologists’ Assistant: Surgical Pathology

Albany Med Health System; Town of Kinderhook (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

Retirement plan

Job summary

Albany Medical Center seeks a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. In a busy academic environment, you will work with subspecialty pathologists, residents, and histology staff on a broad surgical pathology case mix, performing gross exams, sampling, and education duties while contributing to quality initiatives.

The role involves collaboration with pathologists, residents, histology staff, OR personnel, and lab leadership to continuously improve

Qualifications

• Master's degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program.
• ASCP PA(ASCP) certification as PA.
• Current New York State Pathologists' Assistant license or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• 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.
• Prior academic or high-volume surgical pathology experience preferred.

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 with pathologists.
• Photograph and document gross specimens and ensure 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 lab leadership to improve quality and workflow.
• Participate in quality improvement, procedure development, validation, and education.

Skills

Gross anatomy

Surgical pathology

Specimen handling

Communication skills

Independent & collaborative

Education

NAACLS Pathologists' Assistant program

ASCP PA(ASCP) certification

New York State PA license

Eligibility for NY license

Job description

Albany Medical Center seeks a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. In a busy academic environment, you will work with subspecialty pathologists, residents, and histology staff on a broad surgical pathology case mix, performing gross exams, sampling, and education duties while contributing to quality initiatives.

The role involves collaboration with pathologists, residents, histology staff, OR personnel, and lab leadership to continuously improve