Pathologists' Assistant — Autonomy, Teaching & Complex Pathology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Excellent health care coverage

Dental and vision insurance

Wellbeing programs

Paid time off & holidays

Retirement plan + 403(b)

Job summary

Albany Medical Center, part of Albany Med Health System, seeks a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. You will work with subspecialty pathologists, residents, and histology staff in a busy academic setting with a broad and challenging case mix.

The position offers professional autonomy, opportunities in education, and a competitive benefits package, including excellent health and retirement options; primary site at 43 New Scotland Avenue, Albany NY

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, working with pathologists during time-sensitive 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 improve quality and workflow.
• Participate in quality improvement, procedure development, validation, education, and other departmental initiatives.

Job description

Albany Medical Center, part of Albany Med Health System, seeks a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. You will work with subspecialty pathologists, residents, and histology staff in a busy academic setting with a broad and challenging case mix.

The position offers professional autonomy, opportunities in education, and a competitive benefits package, including excellent health and retirement options; primary site at 43 New Scotland Avenue, Albany NY