Surgical Accessioner & Processor

PathAdvantage; Dallas (TX); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

PathAdvantage is seeking a Lab Accessioner/Processor to join our clinical lab team. The role handles specimen accessioning, sorting and data entry in a fast-paced environment, ensuring specimen integrity and proper routing to testing sections.

You will follow CAP/CLIA receiving guidelines, perform data entry into LIS, and maintain safety practices while supporting a smooth workflow under supervision.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required; laboratory experience preferred.
• Interest in science and medicine is a plus.
• Follows CAP and CLIA receiving guidelines and safety policies.

Aufgaben

• Receiving, sorting and handling of gynecologic specimens.
• Unpack and route specimens to their respective Laboratory section.
• Data Entry – entering patient information and procedure names into LIS.
• Processing Cytology specimens while maintaining CLIA/CAP guidelines.
• Adhere to quality control guidelines and safety practices.
• Document discrepancies during receiving and generate lists for testing.

Kenntnisse

Data Entry

Laboratory experience

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Monday-Friday
4:00 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
Lab Accessioner/ Processor will be responsible for performing specimen accessioning, sample sorting and data entry in a fast-paced environment according to the laboratory standard operating procedures. The Accessioner/ Processor ensures the integrity of laboratory specimens and accurate data entry. The Accessioner/ Processor provides a smooth workflow within the laboratory that facilitates the accurate and timely accessioning of cases received and forwarding them on to the appropriate laboratory section for testing. Also, the Accessioner/ Processor performs any other duties asked to be performed by the Cytology Supervisor, AP Manager or Medical Director.

Duties Of a Lab Accessioner/ Processor

• Receiving, sorting and handling of gynecologic specimens.
• Unpack and route specimens to their respective Laboratory section.
• Ensuring all patient specimens received match the corresponding requisitions and are in compliance with all CAP and CLIA receiving guidelines.
• Ensuring proper storage and testing of all specimens.
• Data Entry – entering pertinent patient information and procedure names into the LIS system accurately to ensure proper patient diagnosis as well as printing out additional labels when necessary.
• Processing of Cytology specimens while maintaining compliance with all CLIA and CAP guidelines.
• Adhere to quality control guidelines to ensure integrity of laboratory specimens and accurate data entry.
• Ability to follow lab safety practices when working with hazardous materials.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment and maintain production and quality standards determined by the Laboratory Medical Director.
• Documentation of any discrepancies during the receiving process, i.e. different patient names, incorrect requisition.
• Generate and organize mid-day and closing lists for all special testing specimens.
• Filing of cytology slides after final review.
• Handle and dispose of medical and chemical waste
• Comply with applicable environmental health and safety policies and procedures

Qualifications

The Accessioning and Specimen Processing Technician should have a high school diploma or GED. Laboratory experience and interest in science and medicine is preferred.