Pathology Grossing Technician – Clinical Labs

Work Schedule:
100% FTE, days/evenings.

Hours are from 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm Monday through Friday.

No weekends.

Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Pay:


* Additional components of compensation may include:
+ Evening and night shift differential

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Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

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.


* 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


* 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

Work Experience


* 2 years laboratory experience Required


* 1 year experience performing gross dissection and dictation of surgical biopsy specimens Preferred

Licenses & Certifications


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

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