Laboratory Accessioner I

Axia Women's Health • Schuylkill Township, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

At Axia Women’s Health, recognized as a Great Place to Work for a 4th year in a row, our vision is to lead the way in improving women's health. At the core of achieving this is a caring, connected, and progressive community of over 400 providers across nearly 200 women's health centers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Indiana and Kentucky. The rapidly growing network spans OB/GYN physicians, breast health centers, high-risk pregnancy centers, two laboratories, urogynecology care, and fertility centers. Together, Axia Women's Health puts women first by delivering the personalized care needed for women to lead healthier, happier lives.

We are currently looking for a full time 40 hour a week Accessioner to work in our Physician Owned Lab (POL) in Oaks, PA.

This is a 3rd shift position 3:00 am-11:30 am; Tuesday-Saturday

The Laboratory Accessioner is a meticulous individual who is responsible for the receipt, proper identification, documentation, and distribution of medical laboratory specimens, and the distribution of these specimens to the appropriate laboratory division in a time efficient manner. The MLA supports the laboratory by performing other essential tasks including, but not limited to, phone communication with health care professionals, troubleshooting, and management of diagnostic materials. The MLA must be able to use independent judgment and knowledge to perform all related tasks.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Two years experience working within a laboratory testing environment to include Clinical and/ or Anatomic Pathology.
• Certifications: None

Responsibilities

• Receives laboratory samples and checks them for accuracy. Ensures that the labels on the specimens coincide with the information provided in the associated requisition or electronic order. Ensures specimens meet all requirements for the test(s) ordered.
• Retrieves orders in the laboratory information system (LIS) by scanning barcoded specimens and requisitions. Enters information manually when necessary.
• Properly “Collects” each specimen order and handles specimens according to standard operating procedure.
• Performs all functions associated with send out tests to include pending orders and researching any additional information utilizing reference laboratory portals and customer service.
• Receives written and electronic requests from physicians for test add on tests and order changes.
• Ensures that all specimen handling and accessioning functions and any issues that may have arisen during the preparation process are documented properly in the laboratory information system in accordance to the laboratory’s documentation guidelines.
• Maintains a clean and well-stocked work area ensuring that hygiene and sanitization standards are consistently upheld.
• Manages the laboratory inventory to include ordering, storage and adequate supply levels based on utilization and shelf life.
• Manages samples to ensure filing of slides, blocks and discard of expired samples in an organized and timely manner.
• Handles hazardous waste management activities in accordance to preset policies and protocols.
• Manages phone calls and issues with patient samples and result reports.
• Able to solve most problems and handle difficult situations with little or no supervision. Has both written and oral communicative capabilities to comprehend technical material and communicate with medical professionals.

Benefits

• Full time benefit-eligibility beginning the first of the month after hire
• Immediate 401(k) contribution option with employer match after one year.
• Generous PTO offering with additional time off for volunteering
• Choice of multiple medical insurance plans to best meet your needs
• Access to Axia providers at little to no cost through Axia’s medical insurance
• Axia-paid life insurance, short term and long term disability
• Free counseling for colleagues and family members, including parents and parents-in-law
• Additional insurance options including dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, FSA, HSA, identity theft, long term care, pet insurance and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED