Histology Technician – Dermatopathology

Work Schedule:
100% FTE day shift. Monday through Friday 1:00PM 9:00PM. No weekends or holidays. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay:

• This position may be eligible for a $4000 sign-on bonus.
• Additional components of compensation may include:
  • Evening and night shift differential
  • On-call pay

Be part of something remarkable

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 Histology Technician Dermatopathology 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.

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.
  

Qualifications

• Associates 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
• Bachelors Degree in medical technology clinical laboratory science or chemical physical or biological science Preferred

Work Experience

• Previous laboratory experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Histotechnician/Histotechnologist (American Society for Clinical Pathology) or equivalent Preferred

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UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information.

UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 90 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.