Surgical Pathology Assistant - Academic & Teaching Focus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage (excellent)

Dental and vision insurance

Wellbeing programs

Paid time off and holidays

Albany Med retirement plan (403(b))

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 involvement in education and lab practice at the Capital Region's academic medical center.

You will work with subspecialty pathologists and a busy team on a wide range of surgical specimens, including large oncologic cases, and participate in teaching residents while pursuing academic titles through Albany

Qualifications

• Perform gross examination, description, dissection and sampling of diverse surgical pathology specimens.
• Evaluate and prepare tissue for intraoperative consultation and frozen section with pathologists.
• Photograph and document gross specimens with accurate orientation and submission.
• Mentor residents and learners in grossing techniques and surgical pathology practice.
• Collaborate with pathologists, residents, histology staff and leadership to improve quality and workflow.
• Contribute to quality improvement, procedure development and education initiatives.

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 specimens and promote consistent grossing practices.
• Teach and mentor pathology residents and learners in gross examination and surgical pathology technique.
• Work with colleagues to improve quality and workflow across the department.
• Participate in department initiatives such as quality improvement and validation projects.

Skills

Gross examination

Dissection

Tissue sampling

Intraoperative consultation

Education & mentoring

Quality improvement

Team collaboration

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 involvement in education and lab practice at the Capital Region's academic medical center.

You will work with subspecialty pathologists and a busy team on a wide range of surgical specimens, including large oncologic cases, and participate in teaching residents while pursuing academic titles through Albany