What are the responsibilities and job description for the Histology Technician - Surgical Pathology position at UW Health?
Work Schedule:
100% FTE, day shift. 2:30PM - 11:00PM Monday through Friday. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.
Pay:
- External hires may be eligible for up to a $4000.00 sign on bonus.
Be part of something remarkable
Play an integral role in a patient's diagnosis at UW Health. You'll help bridge the gap between a tissue sample being taken and a diagnosis being made by a pathologist.
We are seeking a Histo Technician (HT or HTL) - 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.
- 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 - 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
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.