Pathologists’ Assistant — Surgical Pathology Mentor

NPACE; City of Albany, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Albany Medical Center seeks a Pathologists’ Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The role offers autonomy, collaboration with pathologists and residents, and active involvement in education and laboratory practice.

You will work with a diverse surgical pathology case mix in a busy academic environment, teaching residents and contributing to quality improvement and complex case handling.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program.
• ASCP PA(ASCP) certification and NY State license eligibility.
• Strong knowledge of gross anatomy, surgical pathology, tissue handling and lab safety.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-volume academic environment.
• Experience in academic or high-volume surgical pathology is a plus.

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 with proper orientation and submission.
• Serve as a resource for difficult specimens and uphold high-quality grossing practices.
• Teach and mentor pathology residents and other learners; pursue academic title via Albany Med’s committee.
• Collaborate with pathologists, residents, histology staff, OR personnel and leadership to improve quality/workflow.
• Participate in quality improvement, procedure development and department initiatives.

Skills

Gross anatomy knowledge

Surgical pathology

Specimen handling

Laboratory safety

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independent & collaborative work

Academic/surgical pathology experience

Education

Master’s degree from NAACLS-accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program

ASCP PA(ASCP) certification

New York State Pathologists’ Assistant license (or eligibility)

Job description

Albany Medical Center seeks a Pathologists’ Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The role offers autonomy, collaboration with pathologists and residents, and active involvement in education and laboratory practice.

You will work with a diverse surgical pathology case mix in a busy academic environment, teaching residents and contributing to quality improvement and complex case handling.