Specimen Accessioner

Specimen Accessioner – Louisville, KY

American Health Associates is the nation's largest clinical reference laboratory dedicated to long-term care — bringing 35 years of diagnostic excellence to patients in 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide, powered by 14 full-service, CAP-accredited laboratories. Our mission is simple: empower patients with better diagnostics, wherever they are. By investing in state-of-the-art technology and a skilled workforce, we can offer a superior program focused on serving the long-term care industry.

The role

• Enter patient demographic and test information accurately into the computer system.
• Process and accession laboratory samples for in-house testing and reference lab testing.
• Must be able to troubleshoot problems when necessary.
• Set-up and prepare samples for testing and ensure that specimens are delivered to proper department for testing and placed on the instrument.
• Must be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must maintain a clean and safe working environment, wear the proper personal protective equipment, and practice and support safety in the workplace.
• Ensures specimen stability and identify specimen errors and follow procedures to correct problems including proper documentation and proper completion of all work.
• Must support Laboratory goals, policies, procedures, and philosophy.
• Prepares samples and paperwork to be sent to appropriate reference lab or AHA location.
• Scan requisitions, run missing requisition report, and follow-up.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Overtime opportunities (when applicable)
• Continuing education opportunities
• Career advancement opportunities
• Cross-training in multiple laboratory disciplines
• State-of-the-art laboratory equipment and technology
• Team-oriented culture
• Commitment to quality patient care
• Flexible scheduling options (depending on position)
• Safety-focused workplace

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Data Entry experience
• Experience in a clinical laboratory setting
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with co-workers, clients, patients and/or visitors

Apply Today… Give Us A Chance To Learn More About You!

Visit americanhealthassociates.com/careers or apply at Click the Career Tab, and Apply to our Specimen Accessioner – Cleveland, Ohio opening. If you are dependable, patient-focused, and looking for a rewarding opportunity in healthcare, we'd love to hear from you.

American Health Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.