About the position
American Health Associates is the premier clinical laboratory in the region, servicing over 3000 long-term care facilities. Additionally, AHA is one of the fastest growing independent labs in the nation. By investing in state-of-the-art technology and a skilled work force, we can offer a superior program focused on serving the long-term care industry. AHA's Specimen Accessioner supports the overall function of the Accessioning Department and maintains quality customer service always.
Responsibilities
- Enter patient demographic and test information accurately into the computer system.
- Process and accession laboratory samples for in-house testing and reference lab testing.
- Troubleshoot problems when necessary.
- Set-up and prepare samples for testing and ensure that specimens are delivered to proper department for testing and placed on the instrument.
- Complete required annual training.
- Complete procedures and work scheduled shift without interfering with the quality of work or the quality of patient care.
- Respond to changes in work schedule as necessary; continually use time to departmental advantage; perform well in busy work environment and aid other departments when necessary.
- Perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment, wear the proper personal protective equipment, and practice and support safety in the workplace.
- Ensure specimen stability and identify specimen errors and follow procedures to correct problems including proper documentation.
- Ensure proper completion of all work.
- Support Laboratory goals, policies, procedures, and philosophy.
- Prepare samples and paperwork to be sent to appropriate reference lab or AHA location.
- Scan requisitions, run missing requisition report, and follow-up.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Type minimum 40-wpm with minimal errors
- Data Entry experience
- Experience in a clinical laboratory setting
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with co-workers, clients, patients and/or visitors
