Accessioning Technician

Responsibilities:

Receives and sorts specimens for testing

Reviews all requisitions for missing information, works closely with Customer Care to obtain missing information in a timely manner and distributes new information to all departments involved

Reports problem holds and provides resolution in a timely manner

Accessions all cases received for testing, including data entry of all pertinent information into our LIS

Timely and accurately enters data into our LIS, label samples and create folders, generate specimen travel documents, and forwards respective sample to personnel/departments

Assembles case paperwork and files, including pre-analytic documentation and labels

Performs entry of add-on testing and coordinates split specimens

Sends out specimens to appropriate reference laboratories by coordinating the shipment process, maintaining client communication, and generating the necessary logs

Uses company platforms to effectively communicate with internal staff

Remains informed of all procedure changes pertaining to sample processing

Performs quality assurance checks of samples

Attends department meetings and company in-service trainings to enhance knowledge on testing and systems

Qualifications:

High School Diploma; AS or BS strongly preferred

1+ years of experience equivalent to an Accessioning Technician preferred

Proficient with MS Office programs

Ability to communicate effectively

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Must be able to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment and maintain production and quality standards

Must be able to work in a biohazard environment and comply with safety policies and standards outlined in the Safety Manual.

Willingness to work any shift which can include nights and weekends.

$18/hour