Academic Pathologists' Assistant — Surgical Pathology & Teaching

Albany Med Health System; Village of Valley Falls (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (no copay)

Dental & Vision insurance

Wellbeing programs

Paid time off

Retirement plan + 403(b)

Job summary

Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. You will work with subspecialty pathologists and residents in a busy academic environment, handling a broad case mix.

You will teach, mentor, and contribute to quality improvements while ensuring accurate grossing, sampling, and documentation for all specimens.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program.
• PA(ASCP) certification and NY licensure or eligibility.
• Strong knowledge of gross anatomy, surgical pathology, specimen handling, and safety.
• Excellent organization and communication; able to work independently and in teams.
• Experience in an academic or high-volume surgical pathology setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform gross examination, description, dissection, and sampling of a broad spectrum of specimens.
• Prepare tissue for intraoperative consultation and frozen sections with pathologists.
• Photograph, document, and orient gross specimens for submission.
• Mentor residents and learners in grossing techniques and pathology workflow.
• Collaborate with pathologists, residents, histology staff, and OR personnel to improve quality.

Skills

Gross pathology knowledge

Communication skills

Independent yet collaborative

Education

Master's degree NAACLS Pathologists' Assistant program

PA(ASCP) certification

New York State PA license (or eligibility)

Job description

Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. You will work with subspecialty pathologists and residents in a busy academic environment, handling a broad case mix.

You will teach, mentor, and contribute to quality improvements while ensuring accurate grossing, sampling, and documentation for all specimens.