Academic Pathology Assistant - Surgical Specimens & Education

Albany Med; Feura Bush (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health care coverage (no copay)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellbeing programs

Paid time off

Retirement plan (403b)

Job summary

Albany Med is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Albany Med's academic medical center. The role emphasizes gross examination, collaboration with pathologists and residents, and an active educational component.

You will work alongside pathologists, residents, histology staff, and leadership in a busy academic environment with a broad case mix, teaching residents and contributing to departmental initiatives.

Qualifications

• Perform gross examination, description, dissection, and sampling of surgical pathology specimens.
• Evaluate and prepare tissue for intraoperative consultation and frozen section.
• Photograph and document gross specimens and ensure accurate orientation, sampling, and submission.
• Teach and mentor pathology residents and other learners.
• Collaborate with pathologists, residents, histology staff, OR personnel and leadership to improve quality and workflow.

Responsibilities

• Work with subspecialty pathologists and residents in a busy academic environment.
• Participate in quality improvement, procedure development, validation, education, and other departmental initiatives.

Skills

Gross examination

Dissection

Specimen sampling

Intraoperative consultation

Education/mentoring

Team collaboration

Job description

Albany Med is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Albany Med's academic medical center. The role emphasizes gross examination, collaboration with pathologists and residents, and an active educational component.

You will work alongside pathologists, residents, histology staff, and leadership in a busy academic environment with a broad case mix, teaching residents and contributing to departmental initiatives.