Academic Pathologists' Assistant — Teaching & Diverse Cases

Albany Med; Town of Stephentown (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health care coverage

Comprehensive dental and vision

Wellbeing programs

Generous paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in Albany, NY. The role offers opportunities to work with subspecialty pathologists, residents and histology staff in a busy academic setting with a broad case mix.

You will perform gross examinations, contribute to intraoperative consultations, document specimens and mentor residents. The position emphasizes collaboration, education and ongoing process improvement within a

Qualifications

• 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 with accurate orientation and submission.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor pathology residents and learners in gross examination and surgical pathology technique.
• Collaborate with pathologists, residents, histology staff, OR personnel and leadership to improve quality and workflow.
• Participate in quality improvement, procedure development, validation, education and departmental initiatives.

Job description

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in Albany, NY. The role offers opportunities to work with subspecialty pathologists, residents and histology staff in a busy academic setting with a broad case mix.

You will perform gross examinations, contribute to intraoperative consultations, document specimens and mentor residents. The position emphasizes collaboration, education and ongoing process improvement within a