Academic Surgical Pathology PA — Education & Autonomy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage (Albany Medical Center

Dental and vision insurance

Wellbeing programs

Generous paid time off and holidays

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 at the Capital Region's only academic medical center. You will work with subspecialty pathologists and pathology residents in a busy academic environment with a broad and challenging case mix.

Responsibilities include gross examination, dissection, sampling, intraoperative consultation preparation, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program.
• Current New York State Pathologists' Assistant license (or eligibility to obtain licensure).
• ASCP PA(ASCP) certification.
• Strong knowledge of gross anatomy, surgical pathology, specimen handling, and laboratory 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, sampling, and submission.
• Serve as a resource for difficult/unusual specimens and contribute to high-quality grossing practices.
• Teach and mentor pathology residents and learners in gross examination, dissection, specimen handling, and surgical pathology technique.
• Collaborate with pathologists, residents, histology staff, OR personnel, and leadership to improve quality and workflow.
• Participate in quality improvement, procedure development, validation, education, and departmental initiatives.

Skills

Gross anatomy

Surgical pathology

Specimen handling

Laboratory safety

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Collaborative work

Academic experience

Education

Master's degree in Pathology Assistant

New York State license eligibility

PA(ASCP) certification

Tools

PA(ASCP) certification

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 and pathology residents in a busy academic environment with a broad and challenging case mix.

Responsibilities include gross examination, dissection, sampling, intraoperative consultation preparation, and documentation.