Night-Shift Lab Accessioner — 40 WPM (Entry Level)

Sagis Pllc

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 28,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company-Paid Short-term and Long-term

Disability, Basic Life, EAP

Voluntary Accident/Critical Illness/Li

Fair Wages

401(k) Contribution

Vacation

Paid Parental Leave

Floating Holidays

Scheduled Holidays

Comfortable work environment

Wellness Initiatives

Tuition Assistance

Job Training/Career Development

Great Team Leaders

Job summary

Sagis Diagnostics, a physician-led sub-specialty pathology group with a CAP-accredited lab in Houston, TX, is seeking a Full-Time Accessioner for night shift. Primary duties include data entry into the LIS, verifying patient and specimen details, and organizing laboratory documents. Must type 40 WPM, follow procedures, and handle occasional lifting.

Shift: Mon-Fri 10:00 PM–6:30 AM. Applicants should have a high school diploma; advanced roles possible with a biology/chemistry degree.

Qualifications

High school education or equivalent REQUIRED.
Good Attention to Detail is REQUIRED.
MUST be able to type at least 40 WPM.
Demonstrated ability to follow procedures.
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
Ability to work in a standing position at times.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
Ability to work late shifts and weekends when necessary.
Intermediate knowledge and skills in the operation of computers.
Ability to interact well with people and pleasant telephone manners.
Ability to work well under direction of the Laboratory Director and others in a supervisory capacity.
Office experience, preferably in a medical or other health care setting.
Bachelor’s degree in Biology/Chemistry or similar fields required for advancing to other lab positions. Alternate advancement to Medical Billing also possible with appropriate certification.

Responsibilities

Enter specimen data into the laboratory information system.
Make sure the proper request forms have been used.
Make sure the requisition is properly identified with the patient’s full name, DOB, tissue site, date of collection, and physician’s name.
Make sure the specimen bottle is properly identified with the patient’s name, tissue site, date of collection, and physician’s name.
Make sure the specimen bottle matches the requisition form and that complete demographic and specimen source information is given.
If any of the above information is missing, return the specimen and requisition form to the sender with a request for completion, or call the client and request the necessary information for completion.
Properly label all specimen bottles and cassettes with the appropriate accession number.
Performs transcription and mailing of laboratory business correspondence.
Maintenance of the filing systems for laboratory reports, correspondence, and business documents.
Maintenance of various logs
Handling and directing telephone and other incoming and outgoing laboratory communication as needed.
Make sure slides are filed properly. This shall include ensuring proper labels are affixed to slides.
Perform other tasks in the laboratory as deemed necessary by the Laboratory Supervisor.
Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures of Sagis.