Laboratory Accessioner/ Phlebotomist - PRN

General Summary of Position
The Laboratory Accessioner assures all specimens delivered to the laboratory are ordered properly received and distributed to laboratory departments for testing or sent out to an approved reference laboratory. All referred specimens are received and properly prepared prior to being sent out/ picked up by the receiving reference laboratory i.e. centrifuged with plasma/ serum stored properly for testing (refrigerated frozen etc). Performs a variety of routine and Stat as well as special laboratory collection procedures.

This is PRN role, working hours will vary based on departmental needs. Training will occur on day shift.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Ensures all reference specimens are processed and packed up correctly in a timely manner meeting pick-up deadlines.
• Responsible for verifying all incoming specimens are ordered properly received and distributed to the appropriate section timely. Orders testing as needed or required; cancels tests with appropriate notification and LIS comment.
• Ensures all specimen manifests from outreach facilities are received and with manifests maintained in the appropriate log book. Troubleshoots as necessary.
• Responsible for reviewing the LIS pending log against the reference lab master log to ensure all tests have been sent out correctly. Troubleshoots outliers as needed.
• Operates and maintains centrifuges daily and logs maintenance performed onto the appropriate log. Troubleshoots as necessary and reports problems/ issues to supervisor immediately.
• Responsible for organizing and maintaining specimen storage refrigerator/ freezer for seven (7) days or longer as required.
• Competent and efficient in performing phlebotomy procedures blood collection via venipuncture or capillary collection on all age groups and other specimen collection i.e. throat nose etc. as required.
• Assists in the orientation/ training of new associates as requested.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent required

Experience

• 1-2 years Previous phlebotomy experience required
• Phlebotomy technician ASCP or ASPT certified preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• CPT - Phlebotomy Technician Certification preferred
• ASCP - American Society of Clinical Pathologist preferred