Accessioning Technician I (Temp), Overnights

Responsibilities

• Receives and sorts specimens for testing
• Reviews all requisitions for missing information, works closely with Client Services to obtain missing information in a timely manner and distributes new information to all departments involved
• Timely and accurately enters data into 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
• Performs quality assurance checks of samples
• Utilize chain of custody logs for slides and blocks, ensure appropriate chain of custody for blocks and slides is followed.
• Oversee Q/C workflow and reconciliation of blocks and the block log
• Identify and report any quality or compliance concerns and take immediate corrective action as required

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent
• 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