Pathologists' Assistant: Surgical Pathology & Educator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and 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 at the Capital Region's academic medical center. You will work with subspecialty pathologists, residents, histology staff, and laboratory leadership in a busy academic environment with a broad case mix.

The successful candidate will perform gross examination, description, dissection, and sampling across a spectrum of specimens, support intraoperative consultations, and contribute to

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

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

Skills

NAACLS PA program

ASCP PA(ASCP)

NY license

Education

NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program

Job description

Albany Medical Center seeks a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Capital Region's academic medical center. You will work with subspecialty pathologists, residents, histology staff, and laboratory leadership in a busy academic environment with a broad case mix.

The successful candidate will perform gross examination, description, dissection, and sampling across a spectrum of specimens, support intraoperative consultations, and contribute to