Academic Pathologists' Assistant: Surgical Pathology & Teaching

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary range $115,000

Excellent health care coverage

Dental and vision insurance

Wellbeing programs

Generous paid time off

Retirement plan + 403(b)

Job summary

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. You will work with subspecialty pathologists, residents, histology staff in a busy academic setting.

As a Pathologists' Assistant, you will perform gross examination, sampling, intraoperative assessment, and mentor residents. Albany Med supports academic titles and ongoing education within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program.
• ASCP certification PA(ASCP) required or eligible.
• Current NY State PA license or eligibility.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Gross anatomy knowledge

Surgical pathology

Specimen handling

Laboratory safety

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independence & collaboration

Academic/high-volume experience

Education

Master's degree NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program

ASCP PA(ASCP) certification

New York State Pathologists' Assistant license or eligibility

Job description

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. You will work with subspecialty pathologists, residents, histology staff in a busy academic setting.

As a Pathologists' Assistant, you will perform gross examination, sampling, intraoperative assessment, and mentor residents. Albany Med supports academic titles and ongoing education within a collaborative team.