Specimen Accessioner at American Health MW LLC

Fishers, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Entry, Basic Computer Knowledge, Communication Skills, Basic Math Skills, Microsoft Products, Proprietary Software Systems, Specimen Handling, Temperature Log Maintenance, Centrifuge Maintenance, Sample Labeling, Biohazard Waste Management, Lab Procedures Familiarity, Organizing Patient Requisitions, Accessioning Samples, Courier Check-in, Specimen Retrieval

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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. *Basic computer knowledge and some data entry experience is a requirement. *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. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty competently. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: N/A LANGUAGE SKILLS: Above average communication skills in English especially via telephone MATH SKILLS: Basic Math skills COMPUTER SKILLS: Basic Microsoft Products, Data Entry, Internet Ability to use and learn proprietary software systems Education and Experience: Minimum requirements for education and experience for this position High School or Equivalent (GED) 1 to 2 years of experience ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Potential exposure to blood and body fluid: Performs tasks which involve exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissue. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Lift/Carry - 26-75% Push/Pull - 26-75% Reach Overhead - 0-25% Climb - 0-25% Squat/Bend/Kneel - 0-25% Sit - 26-75% Stand - 76-100% Walk/Move About - 76-100%

Responsibilities

The Specimen Accessioner is responsible for handling bodily fluids and performing data entry tasks related to patient requisitions and specimen accessioning. They must maintain temperature logs, assist phlebotomists, and ensure accurate processing of specimens for laboratory testing.