Per-Diem Laboratory Accessioner

The Laboratory Accessioning staff supports laboratory personnel in daily accessioning activities. Performs pre-analytical processing of specimens and a variety of clerical duties in support of the department.

Responsibilities

• Receives, sorts, and performs accurate data entry for all specimens entering the laboratory.
• Receives and process written/electronic requests from physicians for routine, STAT and/or special laboratory tests.
• Follows appropriate handling requirements for specific specimens.
• Identifies and documents situations that may adversely impact test performance or reporting of results and notifier management of situation.
• Accept delivery of specimens for couriers
• Open incoming bags of specimens
• Sort specimens by category
• Match information on specimen containers to that written on the requisition
• Input patient and client demographics into LIS
• Note any exceptions in specimen quality and missing identifiers
• Label aliquot tubes and requisition sheets
• Aliquot specimens
• Assist in maintaining Rejection Log
• Dispose of biologically hazardous materials in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures
• Dispose of garbage in your work area
• Dispose of processed samples in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures
• Provide assistance in scanning requisitions
• Disinfect all surfaces in your work space at the end of shift
• Maintain patient and client confidentiality
• Performs other duties as assigned Education Requirement:
• High School Diploma Experience:
• 1 year of prior accessioning experience Other Skills and Requirements:
• Good oral communication
• Able to read and interpret information
• Listens and gets clarification
• Able read information quickly and retain it for use in processing
• Edits work for spelling
• Strong technology skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to learn
• Able to work in a team-oriented environment
• Standing or sitting for an extended period of time
• Able to lift 25 lbs.
• Repetitive wrist motion
• Audible recognition of alarms Pay Range:
• $17.00 - $18.00/hour