Surgical Pathology Assistant - Academic, Autonomy & Education

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health care coverage

Comprehensive dental and vision

Wellbeing programs

Generous paid time off and holiday

Albany Med retirement plan + 403(b)

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include gross examination, sampling, intraoperative consultation prep, and mentorship of residents.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program.
• ASCP PA(ASCP) certification.
• Current New York State Pathologists' Assistant license (or eligibility).
• Strong knowledge of gross anatomy, surgical pathology, specimen handling, and lab safety.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-volume academic setting.

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.
• Serve as a resource for difficult specimens and promote high-quality grossing practices.
• Teach and mentor residents and learners in gross examination and surgical pathology technique.
• Collaborate with pathologists, residents, histology staff and leadership to improve quality and workflow.
• Participate in quality improvement, procedure development, validation and education.

Skills

Gross anatomy knowledge

Surgical pathology knowledge

Laboratory safety

Education

Master's degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program

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

Responsibilities include gross examination, sampling, intraoperative consultation prep, and mentorship of residents.