Histology Technician – Surgical Pathology
About The Position
The Histology Technician – Surgical Pathology prepares tissue samples for microscopic examination, including grossing and dissecting biopsy specimens, embedding tissue in paraffin wax, performing microtomy, and applying staining techniques to tissue on glass slides. The role also includes basic instrument maintenance, monitoring temperatures and reagents, managing supply inventory, and conducting quality control to review and evaluate test or instrument performance. The technician interacts daily with pathologists, residents, and intradepartmental and interdepartmental staff. The position is listed as 100% FTE, with a stated schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and rotating weekends and holidays. The description also identifies it as an evening/night-shift position and notes that hours may vary based on departmental operational needs. Compensation may include a $4,000 sign-on bonus, evening and night shift differential, weekend differential, and on-call pay.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology, or equivalent education and training to an associate degree.
- For the equivalent education and training pathway: 60 semester hours, including either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or 24 semester hours of science courses.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or a chemical, physical, or biological science.
- Previous laboratory experience.
- Histotechnician/Histotechnologist certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology, or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Prepare tissue samples for microscopic examination by grossing and dissecting biopsy specimens.
- Embed tissue in paraffin wax.
- Perform microtomy and staining techniques on tissue mounted on glass slides.
- Perform basic instrument maintenance, including temperature and reagent monitoring.
- Manage supply inventory.
- Conduct quality control to review and evaluate test or instrument performance.
- Interact with pathologists, residents, and intradepartmental and interdepartmental staff.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Two-week paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Full-time benefits for part-time work
- Resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department for emotional, financial, and physical well-being
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement
- Referral bonus opportunity
- Potential $4,000 sign-on bonus
- Evening and night shift differential
- Weekend differential
- On-call pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
