Clinical Laboratory Accessioner(CL)(99)
Northwell Health
About The Position
Assists laboratory personnel with daily accessioning activities, pre-analytical specimen processing, and clerical duties in support of the department. Receives, sorts, and enters data for specimens; processes laboratory test requests; follows specimen-handling requirements; identifies and reports issues that could affect testing or results; and performs related clerical and laboratory-support duties.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Working knowledge of the entire accessioning process.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of accessioning experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Receive, sort, and accurately enter data for specimens entering the laboratory.
- Receive and process written or electronic physician requests for routine, STAT, and special laboratory tests.
- Follow the appropriate handling requirements for specific specimens.
- Identify and document situations that may adversely affect test performance or result reporting, and notify management.
- Reject incorrect or inappropriate specimens.
- Retest using the same or alternate methods.
- Perform clerical duties in support of the department.
- Answer, screen, and direct telephone calls received in the Laboratory.
- Retrieve, print, and fax test results and cumulative reports using the laboratory computer system.
- Process and file form requests, records, receipts, and related laboratory paperwork.
- Perform related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
