Specimen Accessioner

Specimen Accessioner Louisville, KY

American Health Associates | Full-time | Now hiring

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. Our mobile team is how care gets home.

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 You Bring

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

What We Offer

Competitive pay

Overtime opportunities (when applicable)

Continuing education opportunities

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