Pathologists' Assistant – Academic, Complex Pathology

Albany Med; Town of Clifton Park (NY); Sur place; USD 115 000 - 125 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive base salary range $115,000

Excellent health care coverage

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Albany Med retirement plan + 403(b)

Résumé du poste

Albany Medical Center invites a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The successful candidate will work with subspecialty pathologists and residents in a busy academic environment, handling a broad spectrum of surgical specimens with autonomy and collaboration.

The role emphasizes education, QA, and service quality, with opportunities for academic advancement and title through Albany Med's Promotions Committee. On-site schedule typical weekdays.

Qualifications

• Perform gross examination and dissection of surgical specimens.
• Prepare tissue for intraoperative consultation and frozen sections.
• Photograph and document gross specimens with accurate orientation.
• Mentor residents and learners in grossing techniques.
• Collaborate with pathologists, residents, histology staff and leadership.
• Participate in quality improvement and procedural development.

Responsabilités

• 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 time-sensitive decisions.
• Photograph and document gross specimens and ensure proper submission.
• Teach and mentor pathology residents and learners in grossing techniques.
• Work with pathologists, residents, histology staff, OR personnel, and leadership to improve quality and workflow.
• Participate in departmental initiatives, QA, and education.

Connaissances

Gross examination

Intraoperative consultation

Tissue sampling

Education & mentorship

Collaboration with pathologists

Formation

Certification as Pathologists' Assistant

Description du poste

Albany Medical Center invites a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The successful candidate will work with subspecialty pathologists and residents in a busy academic environment, handling a broad spectrum of surgical specimens with autonomy and collaboration.

The role emphasizes education, QA, and service quality, with opportunities for academic advancement and title through Albany Med's Promotions Committee. On-site schedule typical weekdays.