Accessioning Clerk I

Essential Job Duties

• 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
• Adheres to all PBM Safety policies and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies
• 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, ie coverage for meal and/or rest periods
• Ensure timely distribution of completed patient materials to assigned pathologists
• Protects 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

Qualifications

• Education & Licensure:
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Requirements

• One to two years of prior job-related experience is preferred.