Surgical Pathology PA - Academic Practice & Education

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellbeing programs

Paid time off

Retirement plan (403(b))

Job summary

Albany Medical Center is seeking 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.

The role emphasizes complex surgical pathology, meaningful autonomy, and contributions to education and laboratory practice, plus collaboration to improve quality and workflow across the

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 New York State licensure).
• Strong knowledge of gross anatomy, surgical pathology, specimen handling, and laboratory safety.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a high-volume academic environment.

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 during time-sensitive decisions.
• Photograph and document gross specimens and ensure accurate specimen orientation, sampling, and submission.
• Teach and mentor pathology residents and other learners in gross examination, dissection, and surgical pathology technique.
• Collaborate with pathologists, residents, histology staff, operating room personnel, and laboratory leadership to improve quality and workflow.
• Participate in quality improvement, procedure development, validation, education, and other departmental initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independent and collaborative work

Education

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

Job description

Albany Medical Center is seeking 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.

The role emphasizes complex surgical pathology, meaningful autonomy, and contributions to education and laboratory practice, plus collaboration to improve quality and workflow across the