Pathologists' Assistant
About The Position
Albany Medical Center is seeking a per-diem Pathologists’ Assistant for its Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The role is part of the surgical pathology team at the Capital Region’s only academic medical center, working with subspecialty pathologists, pathology residents, histology professionals, and other laboratory staff in a busy academic environment with a broad and challenging case mix. The primary site is 43 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208. The position offers complex and diverse surgical pathology work, professional autonomy, collaboration with pathologists and residents, and opportunities to participate in education and laboratory practice. The successful candidate will support quality and workflow improvement and may participate in quality improvement, procedure development, validation, education, and other departmental initiatives according to their interests and experience. Albany Medical Center processes approximately 25,000 surgical specimens per year and has two operating room suites and a nearby same-day surgery center.
Requirements
- 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 independently and collaboratively in a high-volume academic environment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in an academic or high-volume surgical pathology practice is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Perform gross examination, description, dissection, and sampling of a broad range of surgical pathology specimens, including routine biopsies and resections and large, complex oncologic specimens.
- Evaluate and prepare tissue for intraoperative consultation and frozen section, working directly with pathologists during time-sensitive clinical decision-making.
- Photograph and document gross specimens and ensure accurate specimen orientation, sampling, and submission.
- Serve as a resource for difficult or unusual specimens and contribute to consistent, high-quality grossing practices.
- Teach and mentor pathology residents and other learners in gross examination, dissection, specimen handling, 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 according to interests and experience.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay of $65–$75 per hour.
- Services and programs supporting emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing.
- Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
- Albany Med retirement plan plus a 403(b).
