Academic Pathology Assistant: Surgical Pathology & Teaching

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Excellent health care coverage

Dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off & holidays

Retirement plan + 403(b)

Job summary

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at our academic medical center. You will work with subspecialty pathologists, residents, histology staff, and operating room personnel in a busy environment, handling complex surgical cases with professional autonomy.

The role includes teaching, quality improvement, and education duties, with opportunities for academic title through Albany Med's Promotions Committee.

Responsibilities

• Perform gross examination, description, dissection, and sampling of a broad spectrum of surgical pathology specimens, ranging from routine biopsies and resections to large and complex oncologic specimens
• Evaluate and prepare tissue for intraoperative consultation and frozen section, working directly with pathologists during time-sensitive clinical decision-making
• Photograph and document gross specimens and ensure accurate specimen orientation, sampling, and submission
• Serve as a resource for difficult or unusual specimens and contribute to consistent, high-quality grossing practices
• Teach and mentor pathology residents and other learners in gross examination, dissection, specimen handling, and surgical pathology technique; pursue academic titles through Albany Med's Appointments and Promotions Committee
• Work collaboratively with pathologists, residents, histology staff, operating room personnel, and laboratory leadership to continuously improve quality and workflow
• Participate in quality improvement, procedure development, validation, education, and other departmental initiatives according to your interests and experience

Job description

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at our academic medical center. You will work with subspecialty pathologists, residents, histology staff, and operating room personnel in a busy environment, handling complex surgical cases with professional autonomy.

The role includes teaching, quality improvement, and education duties, with opportunities for academic title through Albany Med's Promotions Committee.