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Accessioner at Northwell Health in Valley Stream, NY
Entry LevelOn-siteValley Stream, NY$59k–$63k/yr
Skills
laboratory information system (lis)pc applications
Job Description
Job Description
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
Assists laboratory personnel in daily accessioning activities. Performs pre-analytical processing of specimens and a variety of clerical duties in support of department.
Job Responsibility
- * Performs pre-analytical processing of specimens and clerical duties including, but not limited to:
- Receives, sorts and performs accurate data entry for all specimens entering the laboratory.
- Receives and processes written/electronic requests from physicians for routine, STAT and/or special laboratory tests.
- Follows appropriate handling requirements for specific specimens.
- Identifies and documents situations that may adversely impact test performance or reporting of results. Notifies management of situation.
- Rejects incorrect or inappropriate specimens.Retests using the same or alternate methods.
- * Performs a variety of clerical duties in support of department.
- Answers, screens and directs phone calls received in Laboratory.
- Retrieves, prints and faxes test results and cumulative reports utilizing the Laboratory computer system (LIS).
- Processes and files form requests, records, receipts, and related laboratory paperwork.
- Generates daily pending log and other reports, as required by management.
- Assists in training new employees, as directed by management
- Performs related duties, as required.
*ADA Essential Functions
Job Qualification
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
- Proficiency in Medical Terminology, required.
- Working knowledge of PC applications, required.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).