Pathologists Assistant

Description

Work Schedule :

100% FTE day shift. Monday through Friday 10:30AM 7:00PM. No weekends no holidays no on-call. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay :

• External hires may be eligible for up to a $5000 sign-on bonus.
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants.

Be part of something remarkable

Help prepare and examine tissue samples from throughout the hospital healthcare organization external clients and research groups to produce an accurate diagnosis by the pathologist.

We are seeking a Pathologists Assistant to:

• Assist in tissue dissection techniques and provide in-depth support to pathologists in all phases of the pathology laboratory.
• Work independently using medical knowledge to perform human specimen examination for diagnosis and patient treatment.
• Function in support of and as an adjunct to the physicians in Pathology.

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.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• 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

• Bachelors Degree degree in a chemical physical biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology. Required or
• Bachelors 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
• Masters Degree Masters Degree in Pathologists Assistant Studies Preferred

Work Experience

• If formal Pathologists Assistant training program complete: No prior Pathologists Assistant experience required
  If no formal Pathologists Assistant training program complete: Five years laboratory experience with at least one year functioning as a Pathologists Assistant
  Required
• One year functioning as a Pathologist Assistant Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Pathologists Assistant (American Society for Clinical Pathology) certification within 6 months Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

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.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet -designated facility thats ranked Wisconsins #1 hospital and considered one of the nations leading hospitals teaching institutions and referral centers.