Accessioner - Laboratory
About The Position
Medical Diagnostic Laboratories (MDL), a member of Genesis Biotechnology Group, is a CLIA-certified clinical laboratory with multiple state licenses. It specializes in automated, DNA-based molecular analysis of chronic and infectious illnesses, including PCR testing. The laboratory's research and testing areas include gynecology, infectious diseases, infectious arthritis, tick-borne diseases, mycology, and chronic fatigue syndrome. The Clinical Lab Accessioner receives and processes specimens and associated paperwork, verifies specimen and requisition information, prepares samples and documentation for scanning and laboratory workflows, and locates and archives samples and records. The position also supports daily laboratory activities, maintains accuracy and quality, follows safety guidelines, and protects customer privacy.
Requirements
- Complete three months of Clinical Laboratory Accessioner training.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, and perform repetitive keyboard motions.
- Proficient visual and audio skills.
Responsibilities
- Unpack specimen deliveries from FedEx.
- Count and compare courier and field service technician specimens against route sheets.
- Identify required information on test requisition forms and match it against collection vial information for accuracy.
- Follow the appropriate documentation and procedures when information is missing or discrepant.
- Use dMDL and MDL test codes and panels correctly.
- Collate paperwork received with specimens, including requisitions, checks, credit card forms, insurance card copies, and prescriptions.
- Accession specimens including blood, urine, swabs, cerebrospinal fluid, synovial fluid, ticks, and biopsies.
- Photograph outside specimen vials or containers for quality control purposes.
- Print labels and the required number of requisitions for corresponding specimens.
- Use scanning systems and sort and prepare paperwork for scanning.
- Sort samples in ascending order and set up samples according to an XG sheet.
- Locate samples requested by the clinical lab, quality control, or the SRC department.
- Complete paperwork received from QC or SRC.
- Archive and file paperwork for distribution to the appropriate bins or boxes.
- Use a Sample Scan 96 and print labels for plates, preparing them to be scanned.
- Take clinical laboratory temperatures.
- Assist the Lab Manager and/or shift coordinator with daily activities and delegated duties.
- Perform other similar or related duties as required or assigned.
- Conduct activities safely and handle materials according to safety guidelines.
- Maintain customer privacy.
- Participate as a team member and remain accountable for assigned work.
- Communicate information in a supportive, timely, and understandable manner.
- Proactively diagnose and resolve problems, maintain productive work habits, and ensure accuracy and quality.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Dependent care flexible spending account
- Voluntary policies, including accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and supplemental short-term disability
- Identity theft protection
- 401(k) plan
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Business casual environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
