Pathologists' Assistant: Academic Surgical Pathology

Albany Med; Town of Berne (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. This role offers the chance to work with subspecialty pathologists and residents in a busy academic environment, handling a broad mix of surgical pathology cases and providing meaningful professional autonomy.

You will perform gross examination, dissection, sampling, intraoperative consultation support, specimen photography, and mentoring of learners, contributing to quality

Qualifications

• Perform gross examination, description, dissection, and sampling of a broad spectrum of surgical pathology specimens.

Responsibilities

• Perform gross examination, description, dissection, and sampling of a broad spectrum of surgical pathology specimens, ranging from routine biopsies and resections to large and complex oncologic specimens.
• Evaluate and prepare tissue for intraoperative consultation and frozen section, working directly with pathologists during time-sensitive clinical decision-making.
• Photograph and document gross specimens and ensure accurate specimen orientation, sampling, and submission.
• Serve as a resource for difficult or unusual specimens and contribute to consistent, high-quality grossing practices.
• Teach and mentor pathology residents and other learners in gross examination, dissection, specimen handling, and surgical pathology technique; pursue academic titles through Albany Med.

Skills

Gross examination

Dissection

Sampling

Intraoperative support

Teaching/Mentoring

Job description

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. This role offers the chance to work with subspecialty pathologists and residents in a busy academic environment, handling a broad mix of surgical pathology cases and providing meaningful professional autonomy.

You will perform gross examination, dissection, sampling, intraoperative consultation support, specimen photography, and mentoring of learners, contributing to quality