Responsible for opening, sorting, and accessioning gross anatomic specimens while ensuring accurate data entry into the Laboratory Information System. Maintains lab equipment and adheres to safety policies regarding the handling of infectious biological materials.
Requirements summary
Requires a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent education and experience. One to two years of prior job-related experience is preferred.
high schoolQuality ControlEquipment MaintenanceMedical TerminologyData EntrySpecimen LabelingPatient ConfidentialityLaboratory Information SystemSpecimen AccessioningBiological SafetyTissue Archiving
Job description
Essential Job Duties
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 Laboratory Information System accurately
Operate and maintain cassette engraver
Clean and maintain all lab equipment as required
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
