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Centers Laboratory of New Jersey is seeking a Processor / Accessioner to work weekends in our Laboratory located in Cedar Knolls, NJ.

The Laboratory Processor is responsible for specimen procurement, which includes sorting, accessioning, and processing. The ideal candidate will be a certified phlebotomist with excellent interpersonal skills.

• Organize, sort, and process patient samples for in-house testing and reference laboratories
• Responsible for barcoding and verifying all documentation
• Perform manual entry of requisitions in the lab information system accurately and in a timely manner
• Validate and match information for specimens received, patient demographics, tests requested, and billing information
• Responsible for verifying and reporting any inconsistencies in accessioning, data entry, specimen identification, and sample type to supervisor
• Process and verify send-out specimens before submitting to the reference laboratory
• Responsible for printing end-of-night report to verify all specimens received in the lab were released into the lab information system
• Perform a thorough review of the processing area at the end of each shift to ensure all specimens are processed
• Prepare a report for customer service regarding any issues per shift
• Familiar with tube types, test requests, and medical terminology
• Assist in discarding specimens into biohazard containers
• Perform clerical and administrative duties as needed
• Demonstrate the ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations
• Perform all responsibilities independently with no direct supervision required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certified phlebotomy or medical assistant preferred
• Clinical laboratory experience preferred
• Data entry skills required
• Medical terminology skills preferred

Environmentally controlled laboratory environment with frequent exposure to body fluids and possible exposure to infectious specimens, communicable diseases, toxic substances, and other conditions common to a laboratory environment.