MedStar Health hiring Receiving/Accessioning Technologist in Washington, District of Columbia, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

General Summary Of PositionReceives, logs in, verifies label accuracy and sends laboratory test specimens to appropriate section of lab. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Receives specimens for tests, verifies label accuracy and procedure to be performed, determines sufficiency and quality of specimen, logs in specimen and prepares same for delivery to appropriate section of lab or contractor.
• Enters data into computer concerning time of collection and receipt, procedure and patient identity, generates reports on specific patients or patient groupings, master log and outstanding specimens.
• Notifies supervisor, or appropriate laboratory or nursing unit personnel when specimens are damaged, contaminated or otherwise unsuitable for all tests to be performed and arranges for tests that could be performed with specimen or new specimen as appropriate.
• Prioritizes STAT specimens and transports them promptly to the respective divisions.
• Prepares and provides special containers with preservatives to hospital staff and out-patients for special tests.
• Interacts with medical personnel to provide results, answer routine queries, and to obtain or clarify information.
• Maintains a safe and orderly work environment and follows all safety and regulatory procedures for the assigned laboratory.
• Participates in orientation, training, continuing education programs or other opportunities for learning for the department, medical staff and other Hospital staff as delegated.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and is not to be considered as all inclusive.

Minimum QualificationsEducation

• High School Diploma or GED required or
• the equivalent (GED). required and
• Completion of on-the-job training. required and
• Must meet HHS requirements if indicated. required

Experience

• Prior work experience not required Incumbent can be instructed on the job for this position. preferred
• Some laboratory or related work experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Able to learn and apply basic laboratory specimen processing techniques; able to learn or has a working knowledge of basic specimen requirements for a wide variety of laboratory tests.
• Able to learn to work basic laboratory equipment and moderately complex computer functions.
• Able to remain calm and function in stressful situations.

Why MedStar Health?At MedStar Health, We Understand That Our Ability To Treat Others Well Begins With How We Treat Each Other. We Work Hard To Foster An Inclusive And Positive Environment Where Our Associates Feel Valued, Connected, And Empowered. We Live Up To This Promise Through

• Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar HealthMedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.