Histotechnician

SSM Health • Madison, WI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

It's more than a career, it's a calling.
WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
This is a full-time day shift Histotechnician position working 4:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday for a total of 40 hours. No weekends! This role can be filled as certified or non-certified but candidates with cutting, trimming, necropsy, and Mohs experience are highly preferred.
Job Summary:
Supervises assignments within the laboratory and acts as a resource to the laboratory, under general supervisor.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
Job Description
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Collects, labels, processes and preserves tissue specimens according to established laboratory procedures.
Prepares sections of tissue for immediate examination, using frozen section technique to freeze, cut, mount and stain specimens.
Operates computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate with wax, tissue specimens to be preserved for study by the pathologist.
May perform embedding, cutting, and staining of tissues and pathology specimens received, with assistance.
May perform basic histology special stains using manual or automated methods as appropriate, with assistance.
May maintain equipment in histology as required, with assistance. Cleans and maintains adequate laboratory supplies and work areas.
Performs general histological duties as well as cytology specimen prep work.
Analyzes and records data. Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab.
Maintains competencies and continuing education to keep informed of new developments in field.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience
• No experience required

Nice To Haves

• candidates with cutting, trimming, necropsy, and Mohs experience are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects, labels, processes and preserves tissue specimens according to established laboratory procedures.
• Prepares sections of tissue for immediate examination, using frozen section technique to freeze, cut, mount and stain specimens.
• Operates computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate with wax, tissue specimens to be preserved for study by the pathologist.
• May perform embedding, cutting, and staining of tissues and pathology specimens received, with assistance.
• May perform basic histology special stains using manual or automated methods as appropriate, with assistance.
• May maintain equipment in histology as required, with assistance. Cleans and maintains adequate laboratory supplies and work areas.
• Performs general histological duties as well as cytology specimen prep work.
• Analyzes and records data. Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab.
• Maintains competencies and continuing education to keep informed of new developments in field.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED