Pathologists' Assistant — Academic & Education Leader

Albany Med; City of Schenectady (NY); Sur place; USD 115 000 - 125 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Excellent health care coverage with no

Copay at Albany Medical Center network

Comprehensive dental and vision

Wellbeing programs

Paid time off and holiday schedule

Albany Med retirement plan + 403(b)

Résumé du poste

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. This academic environment offers opportunities to work with subspecialty pathologists, residents, histology staff, and lab leadership on a broad case mix.

The role emphasizes teaching residents, participating in quality initiatives, and contributing to lab practice with meaningful professional autonomy.

Responsabilités

• Perform gross examination, description, dissection, and sampling of a broad spectrum of surgical pathology specimens, ranging from routine biopsies and resections to large and complex oncologic specimens.
• Evaluate and prepare tissue for intraoperative consultation and frozen section, working directly with pathologists during time-sensitive clinical decision-making.
• 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. We encourage and support the pursuit of an academic title through Albany Med's Appointments and Promotions Committee.
• 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 according to your interests and experience.

Description du poste

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. This academic environment offers opportunities to work with subspecialty pathologists, residents, histology staff, and lab leadership on a broad case mix.

The role emphasizes teaching residents, participating in quality initiatives, and contributing to lab practice with meaningful professional autonomy.