Pathologists' Assistant — Academic Surgical Pathology & Education

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellbeing programs

Paid time off

Retirement plan (403(b))

Job summary

Albany Medical Center (AMC) is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, the Capital Region's only academic medical center.

You will work alongside subspecialty pathologists, residents, and histology staff in a busy academic environment, performing gross examinations, collaborating on intraoperative decisions, teaching residents, and contributing to quality improvement and laboratory practice.

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.
• Photograph and document gross specimens and ensure accurate 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; Albany Med encourages pursuit of an academic title.
• Work collaboratively with pathologists, residents, histology staff, operating room personnel, and laboratory leadership to improve quality and workflow.
• Participate in quality improvement, procedure development, validation, education, and other departmental initiatives.

Job description

Albany Medical Center (AMC) is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, the Capital Region's only academic medical center.

You will work alongside subspecialty pathologists, residents, and histology staff in a busy academic environment, performing gross examinations, collaborating on intraoperative decisions, teaching residents, and contributing to quality improvement and laboratory practice.