Accessioner / Processor Morning - Hanover, United States - Centers Laboratory
Description
Accessioner / Processor Morning
Position Title:
Accessioner / Processor
Reports to:
Processing Supervisor
Position Summary:
The laboratory processor is responsible for specimen procurement, which includes sorting, accessioning and processing. In addition, he/she performs all other duties as assigned.
Position Responsibilities:
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each responsibility competently.
The responsibilities of a Processor include but are not necessarily limited to the following:
- Organize, sort, accession and process patient samples for inhouse testing and for reference laboratories
- Responsible for barcoding and verifying all documentation
- Perform manual entry of requisitions in the lab information system accurately in a timely manner
- Validate and match information for specimens received; patient demographics, tests requested and billing information
- Responsible for verifying and reporting any inconsistencies in accessioning, data entry, specimen identification, and sample type to supervisor
- Process and verify sendout specimens before they are submitted to the reference laboratory
- 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
- Perform a thorough review of the processing area at the end of each shift to make sure all specimens are processed
- Prepare a report for customer service regarding any issues per shift
- Familiar with tube types, test request and medical terminology
- Assist in the discarding of specimens into biohazard containers
- Perform clerical and administrative duties as needed
- Demonstrate the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations
- Perform all responsibilities independently with no direct supervision required
- Perform all other duties as assigned
Competencies:
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Critical thinking with efficient and effective problemsolving skills
- Ability to manage and execute multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines
- Ability to work well in a team environment that promotes inclusiveness and communication among team members
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Certified phlebotomy or medical assistant preferred
Clinical laboratory experience required:
- Training provided on the job
- Data entry skills are required
- Medical terminology skills preferred
Work Environment:
- Environmentally controlled laboratory environment
- Fastpaced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent situations
- Frequent exposure to body fluids
- Possible exposure to infectious specimens, communicable diseases, toxic substances, and other conditions common to a laboratory environment
- Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as appropriate such as lab coats, face shields, gloves and masks
- Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members and other customers
Physical Demands:
- Frequent standing, walking, grasping, carrying and speaking
- Occasional sitting, reaching, bending and stooping
- Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds with assistance if needed
- Frequent use of computer, keyboard, phone, and copy and fax machine as needed
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