Pathologists' Assistant - Academic Surgical Pathology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellbeing programs

Paid time off

Retirement plan & 403(b)

Job summary

Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. You will work with pathologists, residents, and histology staff in a busy academic setting, handling a broad spectrum of surgical pathology cases and contributing to education and quality improvement.

You will perform gross examination, sampling, intraoperative consultations, and mentor pathology residents.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program.
• ASCP PA(ASCP) certification and NYS licensure (or eligibility).
• Strong knowledge of gross anatomy and surgical pathology.

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, sampling, and submission.
• Serve as a resource for difficult or unusual specimens and contribute to high-quality grossing practices.
• Teach and mentor pathology residents and other learners in gross examination and surgical pathology techniques.

Skills

Gross examination & dissection

Collaborative work with pathologists

Education & mentoring

Education

Master's degree from NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program

ASCP PA(ASCP) certification

New York State Pathologists' Assistant license (or eligibility)

Job description

Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. You will work with pathologists, residents, and histology staff in a busy academic setting, handling a broad spectrum of surgical pathology cases and contributing to education and quality improvement.

You will perform gross examination, sampling, intraoperative consultations, and mentor pathology residents.