Pathologists' Assistant: Teaching in Surgical Pathology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off and holidays

Albany Med retirement plan

403(b)

Job summary

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. You will work with subspecialty pathologists and residents in a busy academic environment, performing gross examination, sampling, and documentation of a wide range of specimens.

The role emphasizes autonomy, teaching responsibilities, and active participation in education and laboratory practice, with a focus on quality improvement and collaborative care within Albany Med

Qualifications

• Experience in gross examination, dissection, sampling of surgical pathology specimens.
• Ability to evaluate tissue for intraoperative consultation with pathologists.
• Strong collaborative skills with pathologists, residents, and histology staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform gross examination, description, dissection, and sampling of surgical pathology specimens.
• Evaluate and prepare tissue for intraoperative consultation and frozen sections.
• Photograph and document gross specimens with accurate orientation.
• Teach and mentor pathology residents and learners in grossing techniques.
• Work with pathology team to improve quality and workflow.
• Participate in quality improvement and education initiatives.

Skills

Gross examination

Dissection & sampling

Intraoperative consult

Education/teaching

Collaboration with pathologists

Job description

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. You will work with subspecialty pathologists and residents in a busy academic environment, performing gross examination, sampling, and documentation of a wide range of specimens.

The role emphasizes autonomy, teaching responsibilities, and active participation in education and laboratory practice, with a focus on quality improvement and collaborative care within Albany Med