Specimen Accessioner

American Health Associates•Indianapolis, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Specimen Accessioner is responsible for handling bodily fluids, performing data entry, and ensuring accurate processing of patient specimens. This role involves organizing requisitions, accessioning samples into the laboratory information system, and maintaining processing equipment and logs. The position requires basic computer knowledge, data entry experience, and the ability to understand technical procedures for specimen processing and forwarding. The individual must be adaptable to increased workloads, capable of lifting biohazard waste, and able to retrieve specimens from storage. Continuous learning of lab procedures and policies is essential, along with performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

Basic computer knowledge and some data entry experience is a requirement.
Above average communication skills in English especially via telephone
Basic Math skills
Basic Microsoft Products, Data Entry, Internet
Ability to use and learn proprietary software systems
High School or Equivalent (GED)
1 to 2 years of experience
Performs tasks which involve exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissue.

Responsibilities

Handling of bodily fluids including blood, urine, feces, etc.
Data entry including organizing of patient requisitions, accessioning samples into the laboratory information system and double-checking work for accuracy.
Understand technical and non-technical procedures required to process and forward accessioned specimens to the designated laboratory location for testing.
Maintain processing refrigerator and freezer temperature logs.
Maintain processing centrifuges and logs.
Responsible for checking-in all Couriers and receiving samples.
Assist Phlebotomists with labeling of samples if needed.
Must be able to adjust to increased workloads.
Must be able to periodically lift or move biohazard waste bins which could weigh more than 20 lbs.
Able to locate and pull specimens from refrigerated storage as needed or requested.
Learns and keeps familiar with lab procedures and policies.
Other duties as assigned.