Senior - Histology Technologist

Company: UW Health
Location: Madison
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description UW Health is seeking a Histology Technologist Senior for a job in Madison, Wisconsin. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Histology Technologist - Discipline: Allied Health Professional - Duration: Ongoing - Employment Type: Staff Work Schedule: 100% FTE, day shift. Monday through Friday 6:30AM – 3:00PM with potential to flex hours depending on workload. No weekends. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. Pay: - This position may be eligible for a $4,000 sign-on bonus. - Additional components of compensation may include: - Evening and night shift differential - Weekend differential - On-call pay Be part of something remarkable Play an essential role in the quality and safety of patient care, performing a wide range of procedures that assist our providers with the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients and their health needs. We are seeking a Senior Histology Technician – Surgical Pathology or Dermatopathology to: - Provide daily direction to laboratory staff with regard to laboratory 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 work-flow throughout the laboratory to ensure quality results are reported in a clinically useful time frame. 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. - 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 - Associate's Degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology OR Education and training equivalent to an associate degree to include: Education: 60 semester hours including either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or 24 semester hours of science courses Required - Bachelor's Degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical, or biological science Preferred Work Experience - 2 years histology or relevant laboratory experience. Required - 3 years histology or relevant laboratory experience Preferred Licenses & Certifications - Histotechnician / Histotechnologist (American Society for Clinical Pathology) or equivalent Preferred Our Commitment to Social Impact and BelongingUW 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. Eastpark Medical Center - UW Health’s state-of-the-art ambulatory facility located across from East Madison Hospital on Eastpark Blvd. transforms the patient experience. It is home to many specialties, including women’s complex care, adult cancer care, advanced imaging and laboratory services and innovative clinical trials. UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 90 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve. Job Description UW Hospital and Clinics benefits/n/n UW Health Job ID 45622. Posted job title: Senior Histology Technician – Dermatopathology About UW Health UW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 13th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We’re made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois. UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and employs more than 24,000 people — one of the region’s largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation’s highly regarded medical schools. Benefits - Holiday Pay - Vision benefits - Continuing Education - Sick pay - Dental benefits - Life insurance - Discount program - Pet insurance - Wellness and fitness programs - Medical benefits - Sign-On bonus

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