Pathologists Assistant: Diverse Surgical Pathology & Education

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage with no copay

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellbeing programs

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Albany Medical Center seeks a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in a busy academic environment.

Responsibilities include gross examination, sampling, intraoperative consultation preparation, and mentoring residents. The role emphasizes collaboration with pathologists, residents, histology staff, and leadership to enhance quality 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. Albany Med's Appointments and Promotions Committee support for academic titles.
• 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 seeks a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in a busy academic environment.

Responsibilities include gross examination, sampling, intraoperative consultation preparation, and mentoring residents. The role emphasizes collaboration with pathologists, residents, histology staff, and leadership to enhance quality and workflow.