Digital Pathology Specialist

Who we are: At Arkana Laboratories, everyone has an important role to fill. Come join us and be a part of a team dedicated to making life better for those who need it most.

This place is packed with super-smart people who do their best work together. We work hard every day to advance our understanding of disease and provide world-class care to our patients in hopes of leaving our corner of the world a little better than we found it. While we are committed to improving the lives of thousands of patients, we never lose sight of the realization that they are the reason we get to create change in our field.

Built on generosity, teamwork, and the freedom to try new things, we take great pride in our work. Great ideas come from everywhere in this company and we celebrate each success and failure for the opportunity it gives us to keep reaching. For more than twenty years after our founder, Dr. Patrick Walker, wrote his goals on the back of a napkin, our people, culture, and values have remained strong.

About the position: As the Digital Pathology Specialist, you will be responsible for the digital scanning process of histological slides to support the Digital Pathology Department which includes creation, storing, organizing and retrieving digital images used in pathologic review. Dependable process oversight is key to this role along with an acute ability to problem-solve. Work performed in accordance with standard laboratory practice under limited supervision.

What you'll do:

• Operates and maintains Olympus VS200 & Aperio GT450 slide scanner for daily use

• Reviews schedule of priorities and adjusts workflow accordingly to meet internal and external deadlines

• Coordinates receipt of scanning for glass microscope slides from internal orders

• Works with the requestor, performs a QC check of scanned slides

• Identifies and documents QC deficiencies (i.e. appropriate field of focus and proper density)

• Troubleshoots scanner and software often with IT and scanner vendor (Olympus)

• Maintains compliance with CAP, CLIA and internal SOP documents

• Places slides in the specified holding areas for loading onto the scanner and pick up or delivery

• Logs incoming glass slides arriving to the Digital Pathology Department

• Helps with the maintenance of quality control for glass slides submitted to ensure good image quality

• Ensures appropriate patient information is on the slide and loads into whole slide scanner

• Maintain clear, professional, and effective communication with doctors and staff to ensure accurate and timely information exchange.

• Uploads scanned images to digital repository

• Other duties as assigned

You should have:

Education: AA or 4 yr College Degree in Computer Science, Arts, or Graphic Design

Experience: Familiarity with artificial intelligence technologies, including AI tools and applications, is preferred. Candidates should be comfortable leveraging AI to enhance business processes and improve efficiencies

Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Word, Some MS Excel experience

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm and on call Saturday rotation.

This position is onsite at the main office in Little Rock, Arkansas.

What we offer: We know that health is more than doctor visits and life is more than work. We work hard at Arkana but in turn provide competitive salaries and generous benefit offerings.

Specifically, we offer the following benefits to full-time employees:

• Competitive salary

• Generous paid time off and Paid Holidays

• Minimal cost health insurance for you and affordable options for your family

• 401(k) with immediate eligibility and match

• Company-paid life insurance

• Company-paid long term disability coverage

• Affordable vision and dental plans

• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account availability

• Wellness plan and complimentary yoga classes

• Monthly in-office massages and employer-sponsored lunches

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