Academic Surgical Pathologist Assistant (Per-Diem)

Albany Med; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Albany Medical Center is seeking a per-diem Pathologists’ Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The role includes gross examination, sampling, and collaboration with pathologists in a busy academic environment.

You will mentor residents and contribute to education while handling a wide range of surgical pathology specimens with time-sensitive decisions. NY licensure or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program.
• ASCP PA(ASCP) certification and NYS Pathologists’ Assistant license (or eligibility).
• Strong knowledge of gross anatomy, surgical pathology, specimen handling and safety.

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 with pathologists.
• Photograph and document gross specimens and ensure accurate specimen orientation and submission.
• Teach and mentor pathology residents and other learners in gross examination and surgical pathology techniques.

Skills

Gross anatomy knowledge

Surgical pathology

Independent and collaborative work

Excellent communication

Education

Master’s degree NAACLS Pathologists’ Assistant program

ASCP PA(ASCP) certification

New York State PA license (or eligibility)

Job description

Albany Medical Center is seeking a per-diem Pathologists’ Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The role includes gross examination, sampling, and collaboration with pathologists in a busy academic environment.

You will mentor residents and contribute to education while handling a wide range of surgical pathology specimens with time-sensitive decisions. NY licensure or eligibility is required.