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Job Summary:
NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is a 306-bed medical center providing comprehensive care to residents of eastern Long Island. The Data Entry Operator role involves preparing specimens for analysis, performing data entry and recordkeeping related to patient specimens, and supporting laboratory operations to ensure efficient workflow.
Responsibilities:
• Verifies identification of patient specimens and requests for tests.
• Prepare and accession sample for send out testing for various locations
• Report critical values to medical staff
• Sorts specimens with appropriate labeling and identification for distribution to designated laboratories for testing.
• Performs pertinent data entry and retrieval functions using automated and/or manual systems.
• Centrifuges and decants specimens.
• Maintains laboratory records in accordance with established procedures and protocols including the generation, separation, sorting and distribution of reports.
• Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies and distributes supplies
• Follows laboratory safety policies including use of personal protective equipment and maintains a clean and safe environment
• Functions performed may include but are not limited to accessioning manual and electronic requisition, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens
• Support the department in maintaining an efficient workflow by performing laboratory assignments
• Notifies appropriate personnel in cases of unacceptable samples (ie mislabeled, unlabeled, discrepant information) and records all specific information in appropriate department incident log.
• Prioritizes work in an efficient manner. Registers to acquire appropriate billing account numbers for date of service and or Accessions pathology specimens to acquire appropriate laboratory accession case numbers in a timely and accurate manner.
• Resolves problems with specimen receipt and appropriateness of test requisitions orders.
• Accurately monitors pertinent patient demographics and information (ie lab test results) to the appropriate designated department - ie RN, Manager or Designee.
• Adheres to the laboratory's Quality Assurance policies and procedures and follows OSHA regulations for PPE (Personnel Protective Equipment) such as lab coats, gloves, and protective shields when in contact with blood and body fluids.
• Documents via log any specimen receipt issues and hospital and laboratory computer systems for either registration and or accessioning.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Accessing samples for all areas of lab and send outs
• Report critical values to nurses/providers and medical staff.
Qualifications:
Required:
• High School diploma
• General Office skills (Typing, Filing, Phone)
• General Computer skills
• General Organizational Skills
• Knowledge of OSHA Regulations
• Knowledge of Standard precautions
Preferred:
• Associate s Degree Business or related field.
• 1 - 2 years related experience.
• 1 - 2 years Coding/billing/registration/insurance.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to utilize Hospital and laboratory computer systems for either registration and/or accessioning.
Company:
NYU Langone Health is a nonprofit organization that provides a center of excellence in healthcare, research, and medical education. Founded in 1841, the company is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a team of 10001 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.
