Pathologists’ Assistant — Academic & Teaching Role

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Dental and vision insurance

Wellbeing programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Capital Region's only academic medical center. The role involves complex surgical pathology, autonomy, and collaboration with pathologists and residents.

You will work with subspecialty pathologists and histology staff in a busy academic environment, contributing to education and quality improvements across the laboratory.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program.
• ASCP certification as a Pathologists' Assistant (PA(ASCP)).
• Current New York State Pathologists' Assistant license (or eligibility to obtain New York State licensure).
• Strong knowledge of gross anatomy, surgical pathology, specimen handling, and laboratory safety.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a high-volume academic environment.
• Previous experience in an academic or high-volume surgical pathology practice preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• 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, sampling, and submission.
• Serve as a resource for difficult or unusual specimens and contribute to high-quality grossing practices.
• Teach and mentor pathology residents and learners in gross examination and surgical pathology techniques.
• Collaborate with pathologists, residents, histology staff, OR personnel, and leadership to improve quality and workflow.
• Participate in quality improvement, procedure development, validation, education, and departmental initiatives.

Skills

Gross examination

Surgical pathology

Education/teaching

Collaboration

Quality improvement

Education

NAACLS Pathologists' Assistant program

PA(ASCP) certification

New York license eligibility

Job description

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Capital Region's only academic medical center. The role involves complex surgical pathology, autonomy, and collaboration with pathologists and residents.

You will work with subspecialty pathologists and histology staff in a busy academic environment, contributing to education and quality improvements across the laboratory.