Pathologists' Assistant — Academic Surgical Pathology & Education

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Excellent health care coverage

Comprehensive dental and vision

Wellbeing programs

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plan plus 403(b)

Job summary

Albany Medical Center, the Capital Region's academic medical center, is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The role offers autonomy, collaboration with pathologists and residents, and an active teaching component in a busy surgical pathology setting.

You will work with subspecialty pathologists and histology staff on a broad case mix, participate in intraoperative consults and quality initiatives, and contribute to education for

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, 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. We encourage and support the pursuit of an academic title through Albany Med's Appointments and Promotions Committee.
• 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.

Job description

Albany Medical Center, the Capital Region's academic medical center, is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The role offers autonomy, collaboration with pathologists and residents, and an active teaching component in a busy surgical pathology setting.

You will work with subspecialty pathologists and histology staff on a broad case mix, participate in intraoperative consults and quality initiatives, and contribute to education for