Pathologists' Assistant - Academic, Collaborative Role

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Albany Medical Center’s Capital Region academic medical center seeks a Pathologists’ Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The role offers autonomy, collaboration with pathologists and residents, and an active educational component in a busy academic environment.

The candidate will perform gross examination, dissection, and sampling of diverse surgical pathology specimens, including complex oncologic cases, and will participate in intraoperative consultations,

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 clinical decisions.
• Photograph and document gross specimens and ensure accurate specimen orientation, sampling, and submission.
• Serve as a resource for difficult or unusual specimens and contribute to consistent, high-quality grossing practices.
• Teach and mentor pathology residents and other 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 continuously improve quality and workflow.
• Participate in quality improvement, procedure development, validation, education, and other departmental initiatives.

Job description

Albany Medical Center’s Capital Region academic medical center seeks a Pathologists’ Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The role offers autonomy, collaboration with pathologists and residents, and an active educational component in a busy academic environment.

The candidate will perform gross examination, dissection, and sampling of diverse surgical pathology specimens, including complex oncologic cases, and will participate in intraoperative consultations,