Pathologists' Assistant — Academic Surgical Pathology & Education

Albany Med; Town of Stillwater (NY); Presencial; USD 115.000 - 125.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive base salary

Excellent health care coverage

Comprehensive dental and vision

Generous paid time off

Albany Med retirement plan

Descripción de la vacante

Albany Medical Center seeks a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The role emphasizes complex surgical pathology, professional autonomy, and close collaboration with pathologists and residents.

The position integrates teaching and mentoring, with opportunities for academic title advancement through the Promotions Committee. The team engages in education, quality initiatives, and workflow improvements within a busy academic setting.

Formación

• Must perform gross examination, description, dissection and sampling of surgical pathology specimens.
• Collaborate with pathologists and residents for intraoperative decisions and education.
• Contribute to high-quality grossing practices and QA initiatives.

Responsabilidades

• 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. 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.

Conocimientos

Gross examination

Tissue sampling

Intraoperative consultation

Education & mentoring

Descripción del empleo

Albany Medical Center seeks a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The role emphasizes complex surgical pathology, professional autonomy, and close collaboration with pathologists and residents.

The position integrates teaching and mentoring, with opportunities for academic title advancement through the Promotions Committee. The team engages in education, quality initiatives, and workflow improvements within a busy academic setting.