Pathologists' Assistant — Academic, Teaching & Complex Cases

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent health care

Dental and vision

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Albany Medical Center's Albany Med is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in an academic medical setting. The role emphasizes complex surgical pathology, autonomy, collaboration with pathologists and residents, and an active educational/clinical practice focus.

Primary site at 43 New Scotland Avenue, Albany NY; hours Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:30pm or 8:30am–5:00pm.

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.
• Photograph and document gross specimens and ensure accurate specimen orientation and submission.
• Teach and mentor pathology residents and learners in gross examination and surgical technique.
• Collaborate with pathologists, residents, histology staff and leadership to improve quality and workflow.

Responsibilities

• Work with subspecialty pathologists and residents in a busy academic environment with diverse case mix.
• Participate in quality improvement, procedure development, validation, education, and departmental initiatives.
• Support academic title pursuit through Albany Med's Appointments and Promotions Committee.

Job description

Albany Medical Center's Albany Med is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in an academic medical setting. The role emphasizes complex surgical pathology, autonomy, collaboration with pathologists and residents, and an active educational/clinical practice focus.

Primary site at 43 New Scotland Avenue, Albany NY; hours Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:30pm or 8:30am–5:00pm.