Accessioner / Processor Weekends

Job Title: Processor / Accessioner

The laboratory processor is responsible for specimen procurement, which includes sorting, accessioning and processing. The ideal candidate will be a certified phlebotomist with excellent interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Organize, sort, accession and process patient samples for in-house testing and for reference laboratories.
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• Responsible for barcoding and verifying all documentation.
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• Perform manual entry of requisitions in the lab information system accurately in a timely manner.
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• Validate and match information for specimens received; patient demographics, tests requested and billing information.
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• Responsible for verifying and reporting any inconsistencies in accessioning, data entry, specimen identification, and sample type to supervisor.
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• Process and verify send-out specimens before they are submitted to the reference laboratory.
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• Responsible for printing end of night report to verify that all specimens that were received in the lab were released into the lab information system.
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• Perform a thorough review of the processing area at the end of each shift to make sure all specimens are processed.
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• Prepare a report for customer service regarding any issues per shift.
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• Familiar with tube types, test request and medical terminology.
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• Assist in the discarding of specimens into biohazard containers.
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• Perform clerical and administrative duties as needed.
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• Demonstrate the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
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• Perform all responsibilities independently with no direct supervision required.
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• Perform all other duties as assigned.
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Requirements:

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• High school diploma or equivalent.
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• Certified phlebotomy or medical assistant preferred.
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• Clinical laboratory experience preferred.
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• Data entry skills are required.
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• Medical terminology skills preferred.
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Work Environment:

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• Environmentally controlled laboratory environment.
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• Fast-paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent situations.
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• Frequent exposure to body fluids.
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• Possible exposure to infectious specimens, communicable diseases, toxic substances, and other conditions common to a laboratory environment.
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• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as appropriate such as lab coats, face shields, gloves and masks.
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• Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members and other customers.
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Physical Demands:

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• Frequent standing, walking, grasping, carrying and speaking.
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• Occasional sitting, reaching, bending and stooping.
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• Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds with assistance if needed.
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• Frequent use of computer, keyboard, phone, and copy and fax machine as needed.
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