Academic Surgical Pathology PA — Autonomy, Teaching & Teamwork

Albany Med Health System; North Chatham (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 paid time off

Albany Med 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. This role offers autonomy to perform gross examinations and participate in education within a busy academic surgical pathology environment.

You will work with pathologists, residents, and histology staff on a broad case mix, prepare tissues for intraoperative consultation and frozen sections, mentor learners, and contribute to quality improvement and workflow

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 to obtain licensure).
• Strong knowledge of gross anatomy, surgical pathology, specimen handling, and laboratory safety.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; ability to work independently or 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, working with pathologists during time-sensitive decisions.
• Photograph and document gross specimens and ensure accurate orientation, sampling, and submission.
• Serve as a resource for difficult or unusual specimens and maintain high-quality grossing practices.
• Teach and mentor residents and 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 improve quality and workflow.
• Participate in quality improvement, procedure development, validation, education, and other departmental initiatives.

Skills

Gross anatomy knowledge

Surgical pathology

Specimen handling

Laboratory safety

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent / collaborative work

Academic/high-volume experience

Education

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

Job description

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in Albany, NY. This role offers autonomy to perform gross examinations and participate in education within a busy academic surgical pathology environment.

You will work with pathologists, residents, and histology staff on a broad case mix, prepare tissues for intraoperative consultation and frozen sections, mentor learners, and contribute to quality improvement and workflow