Histology Technician – Surgical Pathology
About The Position
The Histology Technician – Surgical Pathology prepares tissue samples for microscopic examination. The work includes grossing and dissecting biopsy specimens, embedding tissue in paraffin wax, performing microtomy, and completing tissue staining techniques on glass slides. The technician also performs basic instrument maintenance, monitors temperatures and reagents, manages supply inventory, and conducts quality control to review and evaluate test or instrument performance. The role involves daily interaction with pathologists, residents, and intradepartmental and interdepartmental staff. This is a 100% FTE position with a Monday-through-Friday schedule of 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. Hours may vary according to departmental operational needs. The position may be eligible for a $4,000 sign-on bonus; additional compensation may include evening and night shift differential, weekend differential, and on-call pay.
Requirements
- Associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology, or education and training equivalent to an associate degree.
- For equivalent education and training: 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 or Histotechnologist certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology, or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Prepare tissue samples for examination under a microscope by grossing and dissecting biopsy specimens.
- Embed tissue in paraffin wax and perform microtomy.
- Perform 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 and 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 supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement.
- Opportunity to earn a referral bonus.
- Position may be eligible for a $4,000 sign-on bonus.
- Additional compensation may include evening and night shift differential, weekend differential, and on-call pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
