Pathologists' Assistant — Academic Surgical Pathology Mentor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

403(b)

Job summary

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Capital Region's academic medical center. This role emphasizes autonomy, collaboration with pathologists and residents, and active involvement in education and laboratory practice.

The position reports to the Department and offers a busy, academic environment with a broad case mix, teaching opportunities, and contributions to quality improvement and patient care.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Teach and mentor pathology residents and learners; pursue academic titles through Albany Med's promotions committee.

Responsibilities

• Work with subspecialty pathologists, residents, histology staff, and lab personnel in a busy academic environment.
• Document gross specimens, ensure correct orientation and sampling, and contribute to quality improvement.
• Contribute to education, procedure development, validation, and departmental initiatives.

Skills

Gross examination

Intraoperative participation

Teaching residents

Collaboration

Job description

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Capital Region's academic medical center. This role emphasizes autonomy, collaboration with pathologists and residents, and active involvement in education and laboratory practice.

The position reports to the Department and offers a busy, academic environment with a broad case mix, teaching opportunities, and contributions to quality improvement and patient care.