Pathologists' Assistant - Academic Surgical Pathology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health care coverage

Dental and vision insurance

Wellbeing programs

Generous paid time off

Retirement plan + 403(b)

Job summary

Albany Medical Center seeks a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, the Capital Region's only academic medical center. You will perform gross examination, dissection, sampling, and documentation across a broad surgical pathology case mix.

In collaboration with subspecialty pathologists, residents, and histology staff, you will promote high-quality grossing practices, contribute to education, and participate in quality-improvement initiatives within

Qualifications

• Master's degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program.
• ASCP certification as PA(ASCP).
• Current New York State Pathologists' Assistant license or eligibility.
• Strong knowledge of gross anatomy and laboratory safety.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a high-volume academic environment.

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 submission and orientation.
• Serve as a resource for difficult specimens and promote high-quality grossing practices.
• Teach and mentor residents and learners in gross examination and surgical pathology techniques.
• Collaborate with pathologists, residents, histology staff, OR personnel and leadership to improve quality and workflow.
• Participate in quality improvement, procedure development, validation, and education initiatives.

Skills

Gross examination

Surgical pathology

Specimen handling

Laboratory safety

Mentoring residents

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree from NAACLS-accredited PA program

NY State PA license eligibility

Job description

Albany Medical Center seeks a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, the Capital Region's only academic medical center. You will perform gross examination, dissection, sampling, and documentation across a broad surgical pathology case mix.

In collaboration with subspecialty pathologists, residents, and histology staff, you will promote high-quality grossing practices, contribute to education, and participate in quality-improvement initiatives within