Pathologists' Assistant: Academic Surgical Pathology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Excellent health care coverage

Comprehensive dental and vision

Generous paid time off and holidays

Albany Med retirement plan + 403(b)

Job summary

Albany Medical Center (AMC) is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Capital Region's only academic medical center. The position involves complex and diverse surgical pathology, meaningful professional autonomy, and close collaboration with pathologists and residents in an educational environment.

You will work with subspecialty pathologists, residents, histology staff, and leadership to improve quality, participate in education and

Qualifications

• Performs gross examination, description, dissection and sampling of surgical pathology specimens.
• Evaluates tissue for intraoperative consultation and frozen section with pathologists.
• Photographs and documents gross specimens with accurate orientation and submission.
• Serves as a resource for challenging specimens and promotes high-quality grossing practices.
• Teaches and mentors pathology residents and learners in gross examination and surgical techniques.
• Collaborates with pathologists, residents, histology staff and leadership to improve quality and workflow.
• Participates in quality improvement, procedure development and education initiatives.

Job description

Albany Medical Center (AMC) is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Capital Region's only academic medical center. The position involves complex and diverse surgical pathology, meaningful professional autonomy, and close collaboration with pathologists and residents in an educational environment.

You will work with subspecialty pathologists, residents, histology staff, and leadership to improve quality, participate in education and