Essential Job Duties:

• Oversee the Accessioning department's workflow and staff in the absence of the Ancillary Services Manager; Troubleshoot issues as they arise
• 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 Windows-based Laboratory Information System accurately
• Operate and maintain cassette engraver
• Clean and maintain all lab equipment and gross bay as needed
• 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
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested

Skills and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year of previous Accessioning and/or general laboratory experience required; Prior supervisory experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy
• Demonstrated verbal and written command of the English language; Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and also function as part of a team
• Ability to type at least 35 wpm
• Ability to comply with HIPAA regulations
• Working knowledge of computer applications
• Demonstrated customer service focused skills
• Demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks in a limited time frame

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person