Gross Accessioner

HRG Retained Search; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

HRG Retained Search is seeking a 2nd Shift Accessioner for the Gross Room to accession and prepare patient specimens for analysis, ensuring proper communication and documentation for requisitions and Orchard entries. Responsibilities include assisting lab staff with formulas, equipment cleaning, and maintaining an organized laboratory environment.

The role requires experience with medical terminology, attention to documentation, and the ability to work under pressure in a regulated lab setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Medical Terminology required.
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to listen, read, understand, and follow oral and written instruction.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unpack, and inspect all incoming pathology specimens.
• Verify specimen integrity upon receipt; check labeling, documentation, and container condition.
• Match specimens with requisitions to ensure correct patient identification.
• Enter patient demographics and test information into Orchard.
• Assign unique identification numbers for specimen tracking.
• Identify and label specimens accurately.
• Process and accession specimens for testing and route to proper departments.
• Pull slides or cassettes and paperwork for reference labs.
• Scan requisitions into Orchard.
• Ensure specimen stability and correct errors with proper documentation.
• Multi-task and maintain completion of all work.
• Troubleshoot problems when necessary.
• Adapt to changes in work schedule and work under pressure.
• Maintain a clean, safe lab with proper PPE and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Medical Terminology

English grammar/spelling/punctuation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Orchard LIS

Scanners

Computers

Job description

JOB TITLE: 2nd Shift Accessioner
DEPARTMENT: Gross Room

POSITITION SUMMARY:

This role primarily serves to accession and prepare patient specimens for analysis by designated departments and ensure for proper communication and documentation regarding Gross Room requisitions and related Orchard entries. This position may also perform Lab Aide duties, including assisting technical staff in the preparation and mixing of formulas, washing and sterilizing equipment, and keeping the laboratory organized.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Gross Room Technician is responsible for:

• Receive, unpack, and inspect all incoming pathology specimens.
• Verify specimen integrity upon receipt. Check for proper specimen labeling, documentation, and container condition.
• Match specimens with requisitions to ensure complete and accurate patient identification.
• Accurately enter patient demographics and other test information into the laboratory information system, Orchard.
• Assign unique, computer-generated identification numbers to specimens that will be used for specimen tracking.
• Accurately identify and label specimens.
• Process and accession laboratory specimens for testing and ensure that specimens are delivered to the proper departments for testing.
• Pull slides or cassettes and paperwork to be sent to reference labs.
• Scan requisitions into Orchard.
• Ensure specimen stability and identify specimen errors. Follow procedures to correct problems using proper documentation.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Ensure proper completion of all work.
• Must be able to troubleshoot problems when necessary.
• Ability to respond to changes in work schedule when necessary.
• Perform well under pressure.
• Must maintain a clean and safe working environment and wear the proper PPE.
• Strict adherence to CAP, CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, State, Federal, and Safety regulations, as well as company and departmental rules, policies and procedures.
• Must support laboratory goals, policies, procedures, and philosophy.
• Exercises strict confidentiality.
• Must complete all required annual training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• High School Diploma required
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology required

Experience:

• Experience in a medical laboratory or office environment preferred.

Equipment:

• Experience with scanners, information systems, computers

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of Medical Terminology required
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to listen, read, understand, and follow oral and written instruction.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with employees, physicians, vendors, clients, and external agencies.