Pathologists' Assistant: Academic Surgical Pathology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

403(b)

Job summary

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The role involves complex surgical pathology, collaboration with pathologists and residents, and an active role in education and laboratory practice.

You will work with subspecialty pathologists and histology staff in a busy academic environment with a broad and challenging case mix, contributing to quality and workflow improvements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program.
• ASCP certification as a Pathologists' Assistant (PA(ASCP)).
• Current New York State Pathologists' Assistant license (or eligibility to obtain licensure).
• Strong knowledge of gross anatomy, surgical pathology, specimen handling, 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, coordinating with pathologists.
• Photograph and document gross specimens and ensure proper orientation and submission.
• 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 and OR personnel to improve quality and workflow.
• Participate in quality improvement, procedure development, validation, education and other departmental initiatives.

Skills

Gross anatomy knowledge

Surgical pathology

Laboratory safety

Interpersonal skills

Independent and collaborative work

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 is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The role involves complex surgical pathology, collaboration with pathologists and residents, and an active role in education and laboratory practice.

You will work with subspecialty pathologists and histology staff in a busy academic environment with a broad and challenging case mix, contributing to quality and workflow improvements.