Laboratory Accessioner – Day and Night Shift

Acupath; Plainview, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Acupath Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Accessioner to handle, label, and process biological specimens such as blood, urine, and tissue samples in a 24/7 CLIA-certified environment.

This entry-point role ensures specimen integrity and proper routing for testing, with attention to SOPs and accurate data entry. The position includes responsibilities for quality control of slides, packaging for TC pathologists, LIS paperwork, insurance verification, and meticulous labeling.

Qualifications

• Accurate handling and labeling of specimens.
• Efficiently processing specimens for testing.
• Experience with LIS (Laboratory Information System) data entry.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control on slides.
• Package slides for distribution to pathologists.
• File paperwork within LIS.
• Manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Maintain attention to detail for patient specimens and data entry.
• Adhere to SOPs within the department.
• Verify insurance for patients with incoming samples.
• Handle documentation for completed tasks.
• Ensure correct patient identification on requisitions and labels.
• Prepare specimens for internal departments and send outs.
• Enter patient information as needed.
• Unpack and route specimens to staging areas.
• Resolve and document issues with problem specimens.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Time management

Job description

Laboratory Accessioner - Day and Night Shift:

Acupath laboratories, Inc. operates a CLIA-approved, NYS-licensed, and CAP-accredited Diagnostics Division that includes Molecular Genetic and FISH testing. Acupath is a 24 hour/7 day a week facility.

The Laboratory Accessioner plays a crucial role in the healthcare and laboratory sectors. They are responsible for the accurate and efficient handling, labeling, and processing of biological specimens, such as blood, urine, and tissue samples. This position serves as a vital entry point in the laboratory workflow, ensuring the integrity of diagnostic processes by properly cataloging and routing samples for testing.

Pay Range: $22.00 - $23.00 / hour

Responsibilities:

• Perform quality control on slides.
• Package slides for distribution to TC pathologists.
• File paperwork within our Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Manage time effectively to meet logistical deadlines.
• Maintain attention to detail for accurate processing of patient specimens and data entry.
• Adhere to all written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) within the department.
• Verify insurance for patients with incoming samples.
• Handle all necessary documentation for completed tasks.
• Ensure correct and complete patient identification on requisitions and specimen labels.
• Prepare specimens for internal departments and arrange for necessary send outs.
• Enter patient information as needed.
• Unpack and route specimens to their respective staging areas.
• Resolve and document any issues with problem specimens.