Cytology Processing

ARBOR DIAGNOSTICS INC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

ARBOR DIAGNOSTICS INC is seeking a Laboratory Technician to accession specimens into the LIS, import molecular results into patient reports, and prepare reagents. The role involves handling slides, labeling, and operating automated equipment in a fast-paced lab.

You will train personnel, assist with inspections readiness, and maintain accurate processing logs while handling biohazardous materials. Requires strong communication, organization, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Maintain confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Accession specimens into the LIS.
• Imports molecular results into patient reports.
• Files slides and/or vials.
• Pulls correlation slides.
• Process specimens for analysis.
• Operates automated and semi-automated equipment according to standard operating procedures.
• Communicates deficiencies to appropriate personnel, including deficiencies related to specimens, paperwork, database information and equipment.
• Documents information as required, including processing logs quality control, and labeling of reagents.
• Prepares reagents in the department.
• Train personnel.
• Participates in regulatory agency inspection readiness and onsite inspections.
• Routinely handles biohazardous and / or chemical hazardous material.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

High-paced work

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hours

Tuesday - Saturday, (3:00p - 11:30p)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Accession specimens into the LIS.
• Imports molecular results into patient reports.
• Files slides and/or vials.
• Pulls correlation slides.
• Process specimens for analysis.
• Operates automated and semi-automated equipment according to standard operating procedures.
• Communicates deficiencies to appropriate personnel, including deficiencies related to specimens, paperwork, database information and equipment.
• Documents information as required, including processing logs quality control, and labeling of reagents.
• Prepares reagents in the department.
• Train personnel.
• Participates in regulatory agency inspection readiness and onsite inspections.
• Routinely handles biohazardous and / or chemical hazardous material.

Qualifications: Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Maintain confidential information

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements

• Employee is regularly required to talk or hear
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

It is the policy of Arbor Diagnostics, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disabilities, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or federal law.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.