Pathologists' Assistant

Job Description

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, evening/night shift. Monday through Friday 2:30PM – 11:00PM. Flexible start time between 2:30PM – 1:00AM with additional option to work 4 x 10-hour shifts. No weekends, no holidays, no on-call. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

• External hires may be eligible for up to a $5,000 sign‑on bonus.
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants.
• This position is eligible for an evening/night stipend.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Bachelor's Degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology. Required.
• 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.

• Master's Degree in Pathologists’ Assistant Studies Preferred.

• 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.

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

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 that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.