Pathology Grossing Technician - Clinical Labs

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority•Madison, WI

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About The Position

We are seeking a Pathology Grossing Technician to: Receive specimens and carefully check paperwork for accuracy and completeness, including appropriate documentation of medical necessity. Perform routine, uncomplicated surgical dissection procedures on tissue samples. These specimens include core biopsies, small biopsies, bone marrows, curettings, gallbladder, appendix, fallopian tubes, placenta, etc. Obtain biological specimens for specialized analysis (flow cytometry, image analysis, immunohistochemistry, etc.) and upon direction of the pathologist perform special procedures. Prepare gross tissue sections for frozen section and electron and immunofluorescent microscopy. 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. University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology Required or
Bachelor's Degree must include minimally 60 semester hours or equivalent, that includes either:
24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses OR
24 semester hours - 6 chemistry, 6 biology and 12 chemistry, biology, medical laboratory technology in any combination Required
2 years laboratory experience Required

Nice To Haves

1 year experience performing gross dissection and dictation of surgical biopsy specimens Preferred
Histotechnician / Histotechnologist (American Society for Clinical Pathology) or equivalent Preferred

Responsibilities

Receive specimens and carefully check paperwork for accuracy and completeness, including appropriate documentation of medical necessity.
Perform routine, uncomplicated surgical dissection procedures on tissue samples. These specimens include core biopsies, small biopsies, bone marrows, curettings, gallbladder, appendix, fallopian tubes, placenta, etc.
Obtain biological specimens for specialized analysis (flow cytometry, image analysis, immunohistochemistry, etc.) and upon direction of the pathologist perform special procedures.
Prepare gross tissue sections for frozen section and electron and immunofluorescent microscopy.