Academic Surgical Pathology PA — Autonomy, Teaching, Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health care coverage

Dental and vision insurance

Wellbeing programs

Generous PTO 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 at the Capital Region's only academic medical center.

You will work with subspecialty pathologists, residents, histology staff, and other laboratory personnel in a busy academic environment, performing gross examination, sampling, and preparation for intraoperative decisions while contributing to education and departmental initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program.
• ASCP certification as a Pathologists' Assistant (PA(ASCP)).
• Current New York State Pathologists' Assistant license (or eligibility).
• Strong knowledge of gross anatomy, surgical pathology, specimen handling, and lab safety.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-volume academic environment.

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.
• Photograph and document gross specimens and ensure accurate orientation and sampling.
• Teach and mentor pathology residents and other learners in gross examination and technique.
• Collaborate with pathologists, residents, histology staff, and lab leadership to improve quality and workflow.
• Participate in quality improvement, procedure development, and education initiatives.

Skills

NAACLS PA program

PA(ASCP) certification

NY State license

gross pathology knowledge

organization & communication

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Capital Region's only academic medical center.

You will work with subspecialty pathologists, residents, histology staff, and other laboratory personnel in a busy academic environment, performing gross examination, sampling, and preparation for intraoperative decisions while contributing to education and departmental initiatives.