Academic Surgical Pathology PA — Autonomy, Teaching Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Wellbeing programs

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plan + 403(b)

Job summary

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in Albany, NY. You will work with subspecialty pathologists and residents in a busy academic environment, handling a broad spectrum of specimens and contributing to education and lab practice.

You will perform gross examination, sampling, and documentation, while collaborating with a high-volume team and mentoring residents.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program.
• ASCP PA(ASCP) certification.
• Current New York State PA license or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Perform gross examination, description, dissection and sampling of a broad spectrum of surgical pathology specimens.
• Evaluate tissue for intraoperative consultation and frozen section with pathologists.
• Photograph and document gross specimens and ensure proper orientation and submission.
• Teach and mentor pathology residents and learners in grossing techniques.
• Collaborate with pathologists, residents and histology staff to improve quality and workflow.
• Contribute to quality improvement, procedure development and departmental initiatives.

Skills

Gross examination

Independent work

Collaborative teamwork

Communication skills

Education and mentoring

Education

Master's degree from NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program

Current NY State PA license (or eligibility)

Tools

PA(ASCP) certification

Job description

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in Albany, NY. You will work with subspecialty pathologists and residents in a busy academic environment, handling a broad spectrum of specimens and contributing to education and lab practice.

You will perform gross examination, sampling, and documentation, while collaborating with a high-volume team and mentoring residents.