Pathologists’ Assistant — Surgical Pathology & Education

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health care coverage

Dental and vision insurance

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The role offers collaboration with pathologists, residents, and histology staff in a busy academic environment with complex case mix.

You will perform gross examination, description, dissection, and sampling across a broad spectrum of surgical pathology specimens and participate in education and quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program.
• ASCP certification as PA(ASCP).
• Current New York State Pathologists' Assistant license (or eligibility).
• Strong knowledge of gross anatomy, surgical pathology, specimen handling, and lab safety.

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 orientation and sampling.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree NAACLS Pathologists' Assistant program

PA(ASCP) certification

NY State Pathologists' Assistant license

Job description

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The role offers collaboration with pathologists, residents, and histology staff in a busy academic environment with complex case mix.

You will perform gross examination, description, dissection, and sampling across a broad spectrum of surgical pathology specimens and participate in education and quality improvement activities.