Academic Pathologists' Assistant — Surgical Pathology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care with no copay

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellbeing programs

Generous paid time off

Albany Med retirement plan + 403(b)

Job summary

Albany Medical Center (AMC) is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Capital Region's only academic medical center. As a Pathologists' Assistant, you will perform gross examination, dissection, sampling, and prepare tissue for intraoperative consultation, collaborating closely with pathologists, residents, and histology staff.

We offer a competitive base salary range with excellent benefits, including comprehensive health, dental and

Qualifications

• Master's degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program.
• ASCP PA(ASCP) certification.
• 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.
• Academic or high-volume surgical pathology experience preferred but not required.

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 with pathologists.
• Photograph and document gross specimens and ensure accurate submission.
• Serve as a resource for difficult or unusual specimens and contribute to high-quality grossing practices.
• Teach and mentor pathology residents and other learners.
• Work collaboratively with pathologists, residents, histology staff, OR personnel, and leadership to improve quality and workflow.
• Participate in quality improvement, procedure development, validation, education, and other departmental initiatives.

Skills

Surgical pathology knowledge

Organizational & communication skills

Independent & collaborative work

Academic/high-volume experience

Mentoring

Gross anatomy knowledge

Education

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

Job description

Albany Medical Center (AMC) is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Capital Region's only academic medical center. As a Pathologists' Assistant, you will perform gross examination, dissection, sampling, and prepare tissue for intraoperative consultation, collaborating closely with pathologists, residents, and histology staff.

We offer a competitive base salary range with excellent benefits, including comprehensive health, dental and