Surgical Accessioner & Processor

Pathadvantage Pa; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathadvantage Pa in Dallas, TX is seeking a Lab Accessioner/Processor to join our fast-paced laboratory team. The role focuses on specimen accessioning, sorting, data entry into the LIS, and ensuring compliance with CAP and CLIA guidelines.

You will handle gynecologic specimens, route them to the proper sections, maintain safety standards, and support the Cytology Supervisor in maintaining workflow and timely testing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Laboratory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of CAP/CLIA guidelines is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, and handle gynecologic specimens.
• Unpack and route specimens to their respective Laboratory section.
• Ensure all patient specimens match requisitions and comply with CAP/CLIA guidelines.
• Data Entry – enter patient information and procedure names into the LIS.
• Process Cytology specimens per CLIA and CAP guidelines.
• Adhere to quality control guidelines to ensure specimen integrity and data accuracy.
• Document discrepancies during receiving (e.g., mismatched patient names).
• Generate and organize mid-day and closing lists for special testing specimens.
• File cytology slides after final review and handle medical/chemical waste.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Lab safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

LIS system

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Dallas, TX 75205, Position Type: Full Time, 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 ineterest in science and medicine is preferred.