Laboratory Accessioner

American Health MW LLC•Farmington Hills, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

American Health Associates is hiring a full-time Laboratory Accessioner in Farmington Hills, Michigan. The company describes itself as a clinical reference laboratory dedicated to long-term care, with 35 years of diagnostic experience, 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide, and 14 full-service, CAP-accredited laboratories. Its mission is to empower patients with better diagnostics, and its mobile team helps bring care to patients at home. The Laboratory Accessioner enters patient demographic and test information into the computer system, processes and prepares specimens for in-house and reference-laboratory testing, and ensures samples are routed to the correct department. The role also involves troubleshooting, maintaining specimen stability, identifying and documenting specimen errors, scanning requisitions, and following up on missing requisitions. The employee must support laboratory policies and goals and maintain a clean, safe workplace while using appropriate personal protective equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Data-entry experience.
Experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with coworkers, clients, patients, and/or visitors.

Responsibilities

Enter patient demographic and test information accurately into the computer system.
Process and accession laboratory samples for in-house and reference-laboratory testing.
Troubleshoot problems as needed.
Set up and prepare samples for testing, ensure specimens reach the proper department, and place them on the instrument.
Perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment, wear appropriate personal protective equipment, and support workplace safety.
Ensure specimen stability; identify specimen errors and follow procedures to correct problems, including proper documentation and completion of work.
Support laboratory goals, policies, procedures, and philosophy.
Prepare samples and paperwork for shipment to the appropriate reference laboratory or American Health Associates location.
Scan requisitions, run the missing-requisition report, and follow up.