Laboratory Specimen Accessioner

Job Responsibilities

• Receiving and processing anatomic pathology specimens
• Accomplishing accessioning of anatomic pathology specimens
• Preparing and loading specimen processing runs
• Performing maintenance on histology instrumentation
• Distributing pathology materials
• Aiding on fine needle aspiration procedures
• Other tasks include but not limited to restocking laboratory supplies
• Unpacking and routing specimens to their respective staging areas
• Accurately identifying and labeling specimens
• Packing and shipping specimens to proper testing facilities
• Maintaining meeting department activity and production goals
• Properly preparing and storing excess specimen samples
• Data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner
• Resolving and documenting any problem specimens

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Six months or more clinical or medical industry work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Six months or more clinical specimen processing or specimen receiving experience

Additional Job Standards

• Comfortable handling biological specimens
• Able to accurately identify specimens
• Experience working in a team environment
• Strong data entry and organizational skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Office
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• STD/LTD
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan