Surgical Pathology PA - Academic, Collaborative & Educator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Dental and vision insurance

Wellbeing programs

Generous paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Albany Medical Center, part of the Albany Med Health System, is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Capital Region's only academic medical center. The role offers meaningful autonomy and close collaboration with pathologists and residents in a busy academic setting.

You will work with subspecialty pathologists, residents, histology staff, and other laboratory personnel, contributing to quality improvement, education, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program.
• ASCP certification as a Pathologists' Assistant (PA(ASCP)).
• Current New York State Pathologists' Assistant license (or eligibility to obtain).

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 submission.
• Teach and mentor residents and learners in gross examination and technique.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Independent and collaborative work

Education

NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program

New York State PA license or eligibility

Job description

Albany Medical Center, part of the Albany Med Health System, is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Capital Region's only academic medical center. The role offers meaningful autonomy and close collaboration with pathologists and residents in a busy academic setting.

You will work with subspecialty pathologists, residents, histology staff, and other laboratory personnel, contributing to quality improvement, education, and