Pathologists’ Assistant: Academic Surgical Pathology & Education

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Dental and vision insurance

Wellbeing programs

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. You will work with subspecialty pathologists, residents, and histology staff in a busy academic environment with diverse case material.

You will perform gross examination and sampling, prepare tissues for intraoperative consultation, and mentor learners. Albany Med emphasizes quality, education, and collaboration within the Albany Med Health System.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program.
• PA(ASCP) certification is required.
• Current NYS 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 independently and collaboratively.
• Academic or high-volume surgical pathology experience preferred but not required.

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, ensuring proper orientation, sampling, and submission.
• Serve as a resource for difficult specimens and contribute to high-quality grossing practices.
• Teach and mentor residents and learners in gross examination, dissection, and technique; pursuit of an academic title encouraged.
• Collaborate with pathologists, residents, histology staff, OR personnel, and laboratory leadership to improve quality and workflow.
• Participate in quality improvement, procedure development, validation, education, and other departmental initiatives.

Education

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)

Job description

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. You will work with subspecialty pathologists, residents, and histology staff in a busy academic environment with diverse case material.

You will perform gross examination and sampling, prepare tissues for intraoperative consultation, and mentor learners. Albany Med emphasizes quality, education, and collaboration within the Albany Med Health System.