Accessioning Clerk - Data Entry

PathGroup•Coppell, TX

30d

About The Position

Essential Job Duties: Open and sort Gross Anatomic specimens and verify patient information on requisition as well as specimen containers Accession and label specimen requisition and container, ensuring correct labels are attached to both Assimilate and apply medical terminology during data entry Enter patient/specimen information into Laboratory Information System accurately Operate and maintain cassette engraver Clean and maintain all lab equipment as required Sort, maintain, and dispose of tissue archive bins, including stacking and removing storage bins in tissue storage area Adheres to all PBM Safety policies and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies Handle infectious biological specimens, caustics, toxic chemicals and/or irritants appropriately and safely Learn and apply computer related applications and programs, including using electronic keyboard and other peripheral devices Ensure work area has proper coverage at all times during the work shift, ie coverage for meal and/or rest periods Ensure timely distribution of completed patient materials to assigned pathologists Protects confidentiality of patient information and results at all times Maintain competency through web-based Standard Operating Procedure updates as well as educational modules Utilize automated laboratory equipment properly according to lab procedures and manufacturers’ instructions Cross train in other areas as assigned or requested

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of prior job-related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Open and sort Gross Anatomic specimens and verify patient information on requisition as well as specimen containers
Accession and label specimen requisition and container, ensuring correct labels are attached to both
Assimilate and apply medical terminology during data entry
Enter patient/specimen information into Laboratory Information System accurately
Operate and maintain cassette engraver
Clean and maintain all lab equipment as required
Sort, maintain, and dispose of tissue archive bins, including stacking and removing storage bins in tissue storage area
Adheres to all PBM Safety policies and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies
Handle infectious biological specimens, caustics, toxic chemicals and/or irritants appropriately and safely
Learn and apply computer related applications and programs, including using electronic keyboard and other peripheral devices
Ensure work area has proper coverage at all times during the work shift, ie coverage for meal and/or rest periods
Ensure timely distribution of completed patient materials to assigned pathologists
Protects confidentiality of patient information and results at all times
Maintain competency through web-based Standard Operating Procedure updates as well as educational modules
Utilize automated laboratory equipment properly according to lab procedures and manufacturers’ instructions
Cross train in other areas as assigned or requested