HISTOLOGY TECHNICIAN OR HISTOTECHNOLOGIST, WDL; FULL TIME - 1ST SHIFT)

HISTOLOGY TECHNICIAN OR HISTOTECHNOLOGIST, WDL; FULL TIME - 1ST SHIFT) - 172569

US:WI:MILWAUKEE | ALLIED HEALTH | FULL TIME 1.0

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Description

Come join our team of innovative and unparalleled lab and support staff!

Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories (WDL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network, which is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Patient care is our top priority, from test orders to transportation of specimens to reporting of test results. We perform over five million tests annually with test capabilities that match the largest labs in the world, providing expert academic care in every community. We combine our robust test directory and expert faculty and staff with compassionate patient care and unparalleled logistical support. WDL specializes in delivering comprehensive, clinical laboratory services to clients ranging from large tertiary care centers to small community practices.

We invite you to review the job posting below. If you meet the requirements and qualifications for this opportunity, you are encouraged to apply.

Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories (WDL) is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for vacancies without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or other category protected under appliable law. WDL will reasonably accommodate the disabilities of qualified applicants to permit them to perform the essential functions of the subject position.

Thank you for considering a career with Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories!

Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our WI DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORIES facility.

FTE: 1.0

*1.0 FTE is Full-Time, any position less than 1.0 FTE is Part-Time, and .001 FTE is Casual*

Standard Hours: 40.00

• Positions with an "FTE" (full time equivalency) of .8 - 1.0 are eligible for full-time medical, dental and vision benefits. Positions with an "FTE" of .5 - .799 are eligible for part-time pro-rated medical, dental and vision benefits*
  
  

Shift: 1st (4:00 am - 12:30 pm; Monday - Friday)

Summary

Is responsible for the accurate processing, preparation, and analysis of tissue specimens to support diagnostic pathology. This role ensures quality, efficiency, and compliance across all histology functions while serving as a technical resource and mentor within the laboratory. Histotechnologists are cross-trained and rotate in all areas of surgical pathology including special stains (SS), Immunofluorescence (IF), and Immunohistochemistry (IHC).

Responsibilities

• Specimen Management & Accessioning: Receives and verifies specimens, ensuring proper identification and handling. Prioritizes RUSH specimens, follows prioritization protocols, identifies errors and idiosyncratic specimens.
• Embedding: Accurately embeds tissue specimens, ensuring proper orientation and mold selection. Identifies and resolves specimen or labeling discrepancies while meeting productivity and quality standards. Maintains organized and adequately stocked workstations.
• Microtomy: Prepares high-quality tissue sections using microtomes in accordance with established standards. Identifies and corrects sectioning issues and consistently meets departmental productivity expectations.
• Staining & Slide Preparation: Performs routine H&E and special staining procedures. Prepares and maintains reagents, selects appropriate controls, evaluates staining quality, and troubleshoots issues. Operates and maintains staining and coverslipping equipment.
• Case Completion & Laboratory Information Systems: Utilizes the laboratory information system (e.g., EPIC / Beaker) to manage multi-part cases, including correcting accessioning to add or modifying slides and stains. Ensures all discrepancies are resolved and cases are complete and verified prior to distribution. Manages recut and pending workflows.
• Quality Assurance, Equipment Maintenance & Compliance: Maintains and monitors laboratory instrumentation in accordance with QA/QC standards. Documents performance, identifies malfunctions, and coordinates repairs with technical specialists. Ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements (e.g., CLIA, CAP, and institutional policies).
• Frozen Section (Cryostat) Procedures: As required, performs frozen section preparation, including tissue freezing, sectioning, and slide labeling within required turnaround times. Adjusts techniques based on tissue type and maintains cryostat cleanliness and supply levels.
• Specialized Testing (Special Stains & IHC): Performs and manages special stains (SS), immunofluorescence (IF) and immunohistochemistry (IHC) workflows, including order retrieval, reagent preparation, control selection, slide preparation, quality control, and result documentation. Demonstrates advanced tissue identification and slide evaluation skills.
• Method Development, Validation & Leadership: Participates in the development, validation, and optimization of new procedures and assays. Completes competency assessments and maintains documentation.
• Provides training, mentorship, and technical guidance to laboratory staff, students, and trainees, serving as a subject matter expert.
  
  

Qualifications

Histology Technician I or II

• Associate’s Degree in Histotechnology, or
• High School Diploma with HT or HTL ASCP certification or ASCP eligible (see below).
  
  

Eligibility Requirements

• Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician program within the last 5 years prior to the date of application for examination; OR
• At least 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), OR
• An associate degree from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both).
• If eligible for certification under b or c above, one year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology (clinical, veterinary, industry or research) laboratory in the U.S., or Canada within the last ten years is also required.
  
  

If not certified at time of hire, successful ASCP Certification within one year of hire into Histology Technician position is required.

Note: ASCP Certification required for HT II.

Histotechnologist

• Bachelor’s degree in Histotechnology, or
• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry (must include credit hours on both).
• Current HTL American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification and evidence of certification maintenance if required by ASCP.
  
  

Perks & Benefits At Wisconsin Diagnostic Labs

Wisconsin Diagnostics Labs Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:

• Paid Time Off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 401K
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available