Academic Surgical Pathology PA — Teaching & Autonomy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental & vision insurance

Wellbeing programs

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Albany Medical Center seeks a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. You will work with subspecialty pathologists, residents, and histology staff in a busy academic setting with a broad case mix.

You will perform gross examination, description, dissection, and sampling, and contribute to education and lab practice while collaborating closely with pathology teams and leadership.

Qualifications

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

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 orientation and submission.
• Serve as a resource for difficult/unusual specimens and mentor learners in grossing techniques.
• Collaborate with pathologists, residents, histology staff, and lab leadership to improve quality/workflow.
• Participate in quality improvement, procedure development, validation, education, and departmental initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent & collaborative

Education

Master's degree (NAACLS-accredited PA program)

Tools

ASCP PA(ASCP) certification

Job description

Albany Medical Center seeks a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. You will work with subspecialty pathologists, residents, and histology staff in a busy academic setting with a broad case mix.

You will perform gross examination, description, dissection, and sampling, and contribute to education and lab practice while collaborating closely with pathology teams and leadership.