What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cytology Processing - 3rd shift position at ARBOR DIAGNOSTICS INC?
Job Details
Description
Job Summary:
The Advanced Laboratory Assistant/Cytoprocessing prepares patient samples for clinical and anatomical testing. Specifically, this includes preparing specimens for testing, entering data into the Laboratory Information System, preparing specimen works lists and performing instrumentation maintenance and clean-up duties.
Hours:
- Monday - Friday, (11:00p - 7:30a)
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.
