Senior Histology Technician – Surgical Pathology

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority•Madison, WI

6d•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 Senior Histology Technician – Surgical Pathology to: Provide daily direction to laboratory staff with regard to laboratory policies and procedures and serve as the dedicated resource for procedures, equipment and education. Serve as a comprehensive provider of laboratory testing, expert medical interpretation of specimens and innovation in laboratory technology Develop and maintain teaching / training materials. Coordinate work-flow throughout the laboratory to ensure quality results are reported in a clinically useful time frame. 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
2 years histology or relevant laboratory experience

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide daily direction to laboratory staff with regard to laboratory policies and procedures and serve as the dedicated resource for procedures, equipment and education.
Serve as a comprehensive provider of laboratory testing, expert medical interpretation of specimens and innovation in laboratory technology
Develop and maintain teaching / training materials.
Coordinate work-flow throughout the laboratory to ensure quality results are reported in a clinically useful time frame.