PATHOLOGISTS' ASSISTANT, WDL; CASUAL - 1ST SHIFT

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: 0.001

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

Standard Hours: 8

*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 shift (Occasional weekday shifts; full days)

Summary:

Assists Anatomic Pathologists by participating in the examination, dissection and processing of tissue samples and by participating in gross autopsy direction.

Responsibilities:

1. Grosses in surgical specimens. Performs gross dissection examination and description of surgical specimens; preparation and submission of tissue for histologic procession, obtaining and submitting specimens for additional analytic procedures. Dictates gross description for inclusion in the Surgical Pathology Report.
2. Ability to identify specimens which may require special handling. Performs Kidney Biopsy triage, tissue bank collection and gross photography. Appropriately collects tissue for additional testing, such as cytometry, cytogenetics, electron microscopy, and other tests as necessary.
3. Reviews and summarizes medical records for pathologists. Utilizes Epic and Cerner to review records and histories when clinical information on requisition is insufficient.
4. Performs photography of gross specimens, including proper lighting, staging, and labeling.
5. Assists residents in gross dissection techniques and descriptions.
6. Downloads and organizes digital images in pathology library.
7. Performs other duties as needed.
8. Actively participates in training as needed.

Qualifications: 

1. Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, and 

2. ASCP Certification as a Pathologists' Assistant (PA). 

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