Pathologists’ Assistant — Academic Surgical Pathology

100 Albany Med Health System; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Albany Medical Center, part of Albany Med Health System, 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 environment with a broad case mix.

Primary site: 43 New Scotland Avenue, Albany NY. Day shifts; you will perform gross examination, sampling, and preparation of surgical pathology specimens, while mentoring learners and contributing to education and quality

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program.
• Current NYS Pathologists’ Assistant license or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• ASCP PA(ASCP) certification required.

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 specimens and promote high-quality grossing practices.
• Teach and mentor residents and learners in gross examination, dissection, and surgical pathology techniques.

Skills

NAACLS Pathologists’ Assistant program

ASCP PA(ASCP) certification

New York State license

Gross anatomy knowledge

Surgical pathology

Specimen handling

Laboratory safety

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Master’s degree in Pathologists’ Assistant program

Job description

Albany Medical Center, part of Albany Med Health System, 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 environment with a broad case mix.

Primary site: 43 New Scotland Avenue, Albany NY. Day shifts; you will perform gross examination, sampling, and preparation of surgical pathology specimens, while mentoring learners and contributing to education and quality