Accessioning Tech - PRN

Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Generous paid time off

Flexible positions

Fit! program

Job summary

Baton Rouge General Medical Center is seeking a detail-oriented professional to lead lab accessioning efforts. The role emphasizes accuracy, supervision, and technical proficiency in preanalytic workflow.

Ideal candidates have phlebotomy/accessioning experience, CRT/computer knowledge, and strong communication skills to support a high-quality laboratory service for our patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Three years of phlebotomy/accessioning experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred, or 2 years of work experience.
• Demonstrated CRT/computer knowledge and ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and human relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Accession patient samples into the Laboratory Information System and distribute to technical departments for analysis.
• Prepare samples for testing, including centrifugation and special handling.
• Communicate with ordering personnel to clarify test orders and assist with order entry.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of accessioning principles, specimen integrity, and safety standards.
• Serve as resource for complex cases and assist with training and mentoring staff.
• Assist with scheduling, inventory management, and orientation checklists for new employees.
• Maintain compliance with safety, infection control, and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

CRT/computer knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Lead with Accuracy. Support Excellence in Lab Services.

What We're Looking For

• A detail-oriented and dependable professional with strong leadership and technical skills.
• Three years of phlebotomy/accessioning experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred, or 2 years of work experience.
• Demonstrated CRT/computer knowledge and ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and human relations skills.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

At Baton Rouge General our patients aren't the only people we take care of; we take care of our team too. We are proud to offer our employees the benefits and resources they need to be their best selves at work and at home.

• A comprehensive benefits program for you and your family.
• Professional development and support.
• Various employee perks include generous paid time off, flexible positions, and our Baton Rouge General Fit! program.
• We are a nationally and locally recognized leader in quality and ranked one of the best healthcare employers in the state.
• Check out our employee perks!

What You Will Do

Serves as lead worker for assigned group and provides advanced technical skills necessary to perform accessioning procedures. Perform duties in the preanalytical phase of testing by preparing samples for testing and delivering them to laboratory departments.

• Accession patient samples into the Laboratory Information System and distribute to technical departments for analysis.
• Prepare samples for testing, including centrifugation and special handling.
• Communicate with ordering personnel to clarify test orders and assist with order entry.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of accessioning principles, specimen integrity, and safety standards.
• Serve as resource for complex cases and assist with training and mentoring staff.
• Assist with scheduling, inventory management, and orientation checklists for new employees.
• Maintain compliance with safety, infection control, and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Sets BRG Apart

At Baton Rouge General, we are a community of compassionate, caring individuals who set the bar when it comes to healthcare excellence. Our mission is to preserve and restore health, one person at a time. From clinical to non-clinical – what you do here matters.

With over 600 licensed beds between three campuses, Baton Rouge General offers the full spectrum of care from delivering newborns to providing end-of-life support through hospice. With clinics located throughout Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas, our physician group provides patients with comprehensive care and a full suite of specialties, including internal and family medicine and specialty care.

Ready to be part of a team that values your skills and dedication?