Department/Unit:

Pathology Hospital

Work Shift:

Per Diem (United States of America)

Salary Range: Min. $38.53/hr - $63.58/hr

The Pathologists' Assistant will contribute to the overall efficiency of the Pathology Department and laboratory service in a cost-effective manner by performing a variety of tasks, consisting primarily of gross examination of surgical pathology specimens and the supervision of the autopsy service.

The Pathologists’ Assistant has a lead role in the grossing areas of the department. They will describe and examine surgical specimens and prepare such specimens for histological processing. They assist Residents and technical staff with gross dissections, teach Residents and staff in grossing techniques and procedures, and assist supervisory staff in a team effort to complete work in the grossing area in an efficient manner striving to optimize the workflow.

The Pathologists' Assistant manages the day-to-day operations of the morgue based on patient care needs, and regulatory and quality standards. The Pathologist Assistant has expertise and leadership in the autopsy service area. This position requires the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility for technical and administrative decisions for the morgue in collaboration with the laboratory director(s). Other critical aspects include project management, budget development and maintenance; management of supplies and resources, administrative oversight of staffing issues including hiring, competency assessment, development, and corrective actions. The Pathologist Assistant will assist in autopsy prosection.

The Pathologists’ Assistant, under the direction and supervision of a pathologist, can assist in all aspects of anatomic pathology, participates in seminars, provides instruction for Residents, medical students and departmental staff concerning technique and protocol in autopsy and surgical pathology. Pathologists’ Assistants can do all work leading up to but not including diagnosis. They are qualified to do complex surgical resections (pelvic exenterations, whipple procedures, etc.) and autopsies including gross, PAD/FAD, and clinical summary.

Education Requirement

• Master 's degree from an accredited Pathologist Assistant program.

• Must hold current NYS Pathologists' Assistant License.

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Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Albany Med is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s CapitalRegion and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.

Albany Med offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care andadministration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including:

• Excellent health care coverage (http://albanymedcareers.com/benefits/employee-health-%20benefits/) with lower copays at most Albany Med providers.

• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing (http://albanymedcareers.com/benefits/employee-advantages/)

Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Med offers a full range outpatient and inpatient careand is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 trauma center, and only children’s hospital. Thedowntown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.

Albany Med partners with Columbia Memorial Health, Saratoga Hospital and Glens Falls Hospital to form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.