Pathologists' Assistant — Academic, Teaching & Complex Specimens

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health care coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Albany Med retirement plan + 403(b)

Job summary

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. This role engages in complex surgical pathology, offers professional autonomy, and collaborates closely with pathologists and residents in an academic setting.

You will work with subspecialty pathologists, histology staff, and residents, contributing to education, quality improvement, and workflow.

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. 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.

Job description

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. This role engages in complex surgical pathology, offers professional autonomy, and collaborates closely with pathologists and residents in an academic setting.

You will work with subspecialty pathologists, histology staff, and residents, contributing to education, quality improvement, and workflow.