Pathologists’ Assistant — Surgical Pathology Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellbeing programs

Paid time off and holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Albany Medical Center 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 environment with a broad case mix.

You will perform gross examination, sampling, and preparation of specimens, participate in intraoperative consultations, and contribute to education and quality initiatives while mentoring learners and advancing grossing practices.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program is required.
• ASCP PA(ASCP) certification is required.
• Current NYS Pathologists' Assistant license or eligibility to obtain licensure is required.

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, sampling, and submission.
• Serve as a resource for difficult or unusual specimens and contribute to high-quality grossing practices.
• Teach and mentor pathology residents and learners in gross examination, dissection, and surgical pathology technique.
• Collaborate 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.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Surgical pathology

Organizational & communication skills

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Master's degree NAACLS PA program

PA(ASCP) certification

New York State PA license (or eligibility)

Job description

Albany Medical Center 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 environment with a broad case mix.

You will perform gross examination, sampling, and preparation of specimens, participate in intraoperative consultations, and contribute to education and quality initiatives while mentoring learners and advancing grossing practices.