Accessioning Clerk I

Responsibilities

• Open and sort gross anatomic specimens and verify patient information on requisition as well as specimen containers.
• Accession and label specimen requisition and container, ensuring correct labels are attached to both.
• Assimilate and apply medical terminology during data entry.
• Enter patient/specimen information into Laboratory Information System accurately.
• Operate and maintain cassette engraver.
• Clean and maintain all lab equipment as required.
• Sort, maintain, and dispose of tissue archive bins, including stacking and removing storage bins in tissue storage area.
• Handle infectious biological specimens, caustics, toxic chemicals and/or irritants appropriately and safely.
• Learn and apply computer-related applications and programs, including using electronic keyboard and other peripheral devices.
• Ensure work area has proper coverage at all times during the work shift, including coverage for meal and/or rest periods.
• Ensure timely distribution of completed patient materials to assigned pathologists.
• Protect confidentiality of patient information and results at all times.
• Maintain competency through web-based Standard Operating Procedure updates as well as educational modules.
• Utilize automated laboratory equipment properly according to lab procedures and manufacturers’ instructions.
• Cross train in other areas as assigned or requested.