Academic Pathologists’ Assistant – Surgical Pathology & Teaching

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan (403(b))

Job summary

Albany Medical Center seeks a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. You will perform gross examinations, assist with intraoperative consultations, and collaborate closely with pathologists and residents in a busy academic setting.

The role emphasizes education, quality improvement, and support of a high-volume surgical pathology workflow. Eligible applicants hold NAACLS-accredited PA training, NY licensure, and ASCP certification.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program.
• ASCP PA(ASCP) certification.
• Current New York State Pathologists' Assistant license or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• Strong knowledge of gross anatomy, surgical pathology, specimen handling, and laboratory safety.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-volume academic environment.
• Previous experience in an academic or high-volume surgical pathology practice 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 during time-sensitive decisions.
• Photograph and document gross specimens and ensure accurate specimen orientation, sampling, and submission.
• Teach and mentor residents and learners in gross examination, dissection, and surgical pathology technique.
• Collaborate with pathologists, residents, histology staff, and laboratory leadership to improve quality and workflow.
• Participate in quality improvement, procedure development, validation, education, and other department initiatives.

Skills

Gross anatomy knowledge

Surgical pathology

Specimen handling

Laboratory safety

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independent and collaborative work

Education

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

ASCP PA(ASCP) certification

New York State Pathologists' Assistant license (or eligibility)

Job description

Albany Medical Center seeks a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. You will perform gross examinations, assist with intraoperative consultations, and collaborate closely with pathologists and residents in a busy academic setting.

The role emphasizes education, quality improvement, and support of a high-volume surgical pathology workflow. Eligible applicants hold NAACLS-accredited PA training, NY licensure, and ASCP certification.