Pathologists' Assistant — Academic, Teaching & Complex Cases

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary $115,000-$125,

Excellent health care coverage with no

Comprehensive dental and vision

Wellbeing programs and resources

Generous paid time off and holidays

Albany Med retirement plan and 403(b)

Job summary

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in Albany, NY. This academic medical center emphasizes complex surgical pathology and close collaboration with pathologists and residents.

You will work with subspecialty pathologists and histology staff in a busy academic environment, contributing to education and laboratory practice while maintaining high-quality grossing standards.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in Albany, NY. This academic medical center emphasizes complex surgical pathology and close collaboration with pathologists and residents.

You will work with subspecialty pathologists and histology staff in a busy academic environment, contributing to education and laboratory practice while maintaining high-quality grossing standards.