Pathologists' Assistant — Academic Practice & Education

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Excellent health care coverage

Dental & vision insurance

Wellbeing programs

Generous paid time off

Retirement plan + 403(b)

Job summary

Albany Medical Center (AMC) seeks a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Albany Med. The role offers autonomy and collaboration with pathologists and residents in a busy academic setting.

You will work with subspecialty pathologists, histology staff, and laboratory leadership to improve quality and workflow while engaging in education and departmental initiatives. Primary site at 43 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208.

Qualifications

• Experience with gross examination and sampling of surgical specimens.
• Ability to document gross specimens and ensure specimen orientation.
• Wostudy collaborative work with pathologists and residents in an academic setting.

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.
• Photograph and document gross specimens and ensure accurate orientation and submission.
• Teach and mentor pathology residents and learners in gross examination and surgical pathology technique.

Skills

Gross examination

Tissue sampling

Intraoperative consultation

Education & mentorship

Quality improvement

Job description

Albany Medical Center (AMC) seeks a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Albany Med. The role offers autonomy and collaboration with pathologists and residents in a busy academic setting.

You will work with subspecialty pathologists, histology staff, and laboratory leadership to improve quality and workflow while engaging in education and departmental initiatives. Primary site at 43 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208.