Pathologists’ Assistant – Academic Surgical Pathology

Albany Med Health System; Town of New Berlin (NY); Sur place; USD 115 000 - 125 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Excellent health care coverage

Dental and vision insurance

Wellbeing programs

Generous paid time off and holidays

Retirement plan + 403(b)

Résumé du poste

Albany Medical Center (AMC) seeks a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in Albany, NY. This role offers autonomy in a busy academic environment and collaboration with pathologists, residents, and histology staff.

You will perform gross examinations, assist with intraoperative consultation and frozen sections, and contribute to teaching residents while advancing laboratory practices and quality improvement initiatives.

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 New York State 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.
• Previous experience in an academic or high-volume surgical pathology practice preferred but not required.

Responsabilités

• 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.
• Work collaboratively with pathologists, residents, histology staff, operating room personnel, and laboratory leadership to continuously improve quality and workflow.
• Participate in quality improvement, procedure development, validation, education, and other departmental initiatives according to your interests and experience.

Formation

Master's degree from NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program

PA(ASCP) certification

New York State Pathologists' Assistant license (or eligibility)

Description du poste

Albany Medical Center (AMC) seeks a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in Albany, NY. This role offers autonomy in a busy academic environment and collaboration with pathologists, residents, and histology staff.

You will perform gross examinations, assist with intraoperative consultation and frozen sections, and contribute to teaching residents while advancing laboratory practices and quality improvement initiatives.