Position Summary
The Accessioner is responsible for proper handling and processing of incoming laboratory specimens for analyzing in the Lab.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Verifies all specimens that come in are labeled appropriately and that they match the labels on the requisition to ensure that there are no issues with patient identification and reporting
Prepares specimens received for testing in reference laboratory
Enters patient demographics into the electronic medical record
Reviews and accessions specimens and testing orders for laboratory analysis
Assists technologists and technicians with the operation of standard laboratory instruments
Performs routine laboratory assistant duties according to agency standards and protocols
Performs specimen or reception check, and records information
Performs proper storage of specimens after testing and properly discard according to SOPM
Cleans work area and surrounding laboratory after completion of work day
Requisition review and restock department daily
Qualifications and Skills
High School Diploma and/or 1 year experience working in a similar role
Strong data entry and organizational skills
Great attention to detail
Preferred
Understanding of laboratory quality control and assurance
Knowledge of general laboratory safety issues and universal precautions
Prior phlebotomy or accessioning experience
Medical terminology and laboratory testing requirements, including the ability to differentiate different test tube types
Reopen Diagnostics, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.