Histology Technician – Surgical Pathology

UW Health • Madison, WI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Play an essential role in the quality and safety of patient care, performing a wide range of procedures that assist our providers with the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients and their health needs.
We are seeking a Histology Technician – Surgical Pathology to:
Prepare tissue samples for examination under the microscope by grossing/dissecting biopsy specimens, embedding tissue in paraffin wax, performing microtomy and completing various staining techniques of tissue on glass slides.
Basic instrument maintenance (temperatures, monitoring reagents), supply inventory and quality control to review and evaluate test or instrument performance.
Interact daily with pathologists, residents, and both intradepartmental and interdepartmental staff.
At UW Health, you will have:
An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Full time benefits for part time work.
Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology OR Education and training equivalent to an associate degree to include:
• Education: 60 semester hours including either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or 24 semester hours of science courses Required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical, or biological science Preferred
• Previous laboratory experience Preferred
• Histotechnician/Histotechnologist (American Society for Clinical Pathology) or equivalent Preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare tissue samples for examination under the microscope by grossing/dissecting biopsy specimens, embedding tissue in paraffin wax, performing microtomy and completing various staining techniques of tissue on glass slides.
• Basic instrument maintenance (temperatures, monitoring reagents), supply inventory and quality control to review and evaluate test or instrument performance.
• Interact daily with pathologists, residents, and both intradepartmental and interdepartmental staff.

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• two-week paid parental leave
• adoption assistance
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees