Lead Histology Tech - Surgical Pathology (Day Shift)

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking a Senior Histology Technician – Surgical Pathology to provide daily direction to laboratory staff and ensure timely, accurate patient diagnostics.

The role encompasses testing, expert medical interpretation of specimens, and development of teaching materials while coordinating workflow to deliver quality results within clinically useful timeframes.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology with 60 semester hours including 24 in medical laboratory technology or science courses
• Bachelor's Degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical, or biological science

Responsibilities

• Provide daily direction to laboratory staff regarding 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 workflow throughout the laboratory to ensure quality results are reported in a clinically useful time frame

Skills

Histology

Laboratory safety

Education

Associate's Degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology

Bachelor's Degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or chemical/physical/biological science

Job description

UW Health in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking a Senior Histology Technician – Surgical Pathology to provide daily direction to laboratory staff and ensure timely, accurate patient diagnostics.

The role encompasses testing, expert medical interpretation of specimens, and development of teaching materials while coordinating workflow to deliver quality results within clinically useful timeframes.