Academic Surgical Pathology Assistant & Teaching

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage with Albany Med

Comprehensive dental and vision

Generous paid time off

Albany Med retirement plan + 403(b)

Job summary

Albany Medical Center's Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine seeks a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Capital Region's only academic medical center. This role offers autonomy, close collaboration with pathologists and residents, and an active involvement in education and laboratory practice.

You will work with subspecialty pathologists, residents, histology staff, and other lab personnel in a busy academic environment with a broad case mix.

Qualifications

• Experience in gross examination, description, and sampling of surgical pathology specimens.
• Ability to evaluate and prepare tissue for intraoperative consultation and frozen section.
• Familiarity with documenting gross specimens and specimen orientation.
• Ability to mentor residents and learners in gross examination and surgical pathology technique.

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.
• 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's Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine seeks a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Capital Region's only academic medical center. This role offers autonomy, close collaboration with pathologists and residents, and an active involvement in education and laboratory practice.

You will work with subspecialty pathologists, residents, histology staff, and other lab personnel in a busy academic environment with a broad case mix.