Laboratory Specimen Accessioner - Williston Park, United States - North Shore Medical Labs

Description

We are currently seeking a dynamic Specimen Accessioner to work in the evening shift in the laboratory located in Nassau County, New York.

• Responsible for accurate processing of patient specimens including receipt and data entry into the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Follows all written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Labels specimens and transports to the laboratory sections to be tested.
• Performs clerical duties necessary to process specimens.
• Responsible for all documentation required for the tasks performed.
• Ensures proper and complete patient identification on requisitions and specimen labels.
• Properly handles ambient, refrigerated, and frozen specimens.
• Prepares specimens for delivery.
• Aliquots specimens, ensuring proper labeling.
• Properly operates centrifuges.
• Prepares specimens for delivery by creating STLs (Specimen Transfer Lists) and packaging according to specimen temperature.
• Completes required training courses such as Safety and HIPAA in a timely manner.
• Attends staff meetings and inservice sessions to assure job competency and communication.
• Performs accessioning review on a designated basis.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to distinguish various types of collection containers
• Prior knowledge of laboratory tests

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

• Night shift