Pathologists' Assistant - Surgical Pathology & Education

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Albany Medical Center’s Albany Med is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in Albany, NY. The role combines complex surgical pathology, autonomy, and collaboration with pathologists and residents in a busy academic setting.

The successful candidate will gross, dissect, sample and document specimens, support intraoperative consults, mentor residents, and help drive quality improvements.

Qualifications

• 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 time-sensitive decisions.
• Photograph and document gross specimens and ensure accurate orientation, sampling and submission.
• Teach and mentor pathology residents and other learners in gross exam and surgical pathology technique.
• Collaborate with pathologists, residents, histology staff and leadership to improve quality and workflow.
• Participate in quality improvement, procedure development and education initiatives.

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’s Albany Med is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in Albany, NY. The role combines complex surgical pathology, autonomy, and collaboration with pathologists and residents in a busy academic setting.

The successful candidate will gross, dissect, sample and document specimens, support intraoperative consults, mentor residents, and help drive quality improvements.