Specimen Accessioner

American Health MW LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Continuing education opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Cross-training in multiple laboratory 

State-of-the-art laboratory equipment

Commitment to quality patient care

Flexible scheduling options

Safety-focused workplace

Job summary

American Health Associates in Indianapolis is seeking a detail-oriented Lab Technician to enter patient demographics and test information accurately, process and accession samples, and troubleshoot issues in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with state-of-the-art equipment, maintain a clean, safe workspace, and support lab goals and quality patient care. Strong communication and the ability to multitask are essential, as are data-entry accuracy and independence.

Qualifications

• Data-entry experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Experience in a clinical laboratory setting

Responsibilities

• Enter patient demographic and test information accurately into the computer system.
• Process and accession laboratory samples for in-house testing and reference lab testing.
• Must be able to troubleshoot problems when necessary.
• Set-up and prepare samples for testing and ensure that specimens are delivered to proper department for testing and placed on the instrument.
• Must be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must maintain a clean and safe working environment, wear the proper personal protective equipment, and practice and support safety in the workplace.
• Ensures specimen stability and identify specimen errors and follow procedures to correct problems including proper documentation and proper completion of all work.
• Must support Laboratory goals, policies, procedures, and philosophy.
• Prepares samples and paperwork to be sent to appropriate reference lab or AHA location.
• Scan requisitions, run missing requisition report, and follow-up.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Independence

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

American Health Associates is the nation’s largest clinical reference laboratory dedicated to long-term care — bringing 35 years of diagnostic excellence to patients in 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide, powered by 14 full-service, CAP-accredited laboratories. Our mission is simple: empower patients with better diagnostics, wherever they are. By investing in state-of-the-art technology and a skilled workforce, we can offer a superior program focused on serving the long-term care industry.

The role

• Enter patient demographic and test information accurately into the computer system.
• Process and accession laboratory samples for in-house testing and reference lab testing.
• Must be able to troubleshoot problems when necessary.
• Set-up and prepare samples for testing and ensure that specimens are delivered to proper department for testing and placed on the instrument.
• Must be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must maintain a clean and safe working environment, wear the proper personal protective equipment, and practice and support safety in the workplace.
• Ensures specimen stability and identify specimen errors and follow procedures to correct problems including proper documentation and proper completion of all work.
• Must support Laboratory goals, policies, procedures, and philosophy.
• Prepares samples and paperwork to be sent to appropriate reference lab or AHA location.
• Scan requisitions, run missing requisition report, and follow-up.

What we offer

• Overtime opportunities (when applicable)
• Continuing education opportunities
• Career advancement opportunities
• Cross-training in multiple laboratory disciplines
• State-of-the‑art laboratory equipment and technology
• Commitment to quality patient care
• Flexible scheduling options (depending on position)
• Safety-focused workplace

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Data Entry experience
• Experience in a clinical laboratory setting
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with co-workers, clients, patients and/or visitors

American Health Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.