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HISTOLOGIC TECHNICIAN 1 - PART TIME

Job Description


As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

Department of Medicine: Dermatology has an outstanding opportunity for Part time Histologic Technician 1.

The Division of Dermatology is one of 13 subspecialty Divisions in the Department of Medicine.  The mission of the Dermatology Division is to provide outstanding patient care, train and mentor future leaders in dermatology and advance dermatologic knowledge.  The Dermatology Division is affiliated with University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Harborview Medical Center, Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center and VA Puget Sound Health Care System.  There are two postdoctoral training programs in Dermatology, Dermatology Residency Program and Procedural Dermatology Fellowship Program.  Dermatology faculty conduct basic research and clinical trials, provide patient care and participate in the training of medical students, residents and fellows.

The histologic technician will prepare tissue specimens for histologic examination and analysis under general direction of the Mohs Surgeon including cutting and histological processing of frozen biopsy sections for diagnostic procedures in a clinical setting.  The work requires a high degree of skill and ability to work independently.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Procedures include processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, coverslipping, immunocytochemistry and storage of the slides.
• Prepare solutions in accordance with standard procedures.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, records and files.
• Perform related duties as required

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Completion of a Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) approved school OR two years of experience in histologic technique. OR

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification

DESIRED:

• Experience working in a Mohs laboratory in a dermatologic surgery clinic setting

Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others.  Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.


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