Laboratory Technician Central Accessioning

Georgia Department of Revenue•Decatur, IL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Under broad supervision, the Accessioning Laboratory Technician performs a range of duties essential to the accurate and efficient processing of laboratory specimens. This is a FEDERAL GRANT FUNDED position and is subject to available grant funds.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of experience in a laboratory setting or a related area, which one (1) year in a lead worker, team leader, or supervisory role; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower level Laboratory Tech 3 (LST032) or position equivalent.
Some positions may require licensure.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Laboratory Technician
Associate degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least one year of laboratory experience.
Certification must be obtained within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Performs specimen processing in the Central Accessioning Laboratory, ensuring all samples are prepared for testing according to established protocols.
Handles and processes specimens within a Biosafety Cabinet following all safety and contamination-prevention procedures.
Maintains laboratory work areas and equipment to support a clean, safe, and compliant environment.
Works in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting to receive, sort, open, and remove specimens from mailing containers and bags.
Manages workflow within assigned Accessioning Units to ensure all specimens received throughout the day are processed in a timely manner.
Verifies patient identifiers on specimens against corresponding requisition forms, promptly notifying the supervisor or designee of any discrepancies.
Conducts visual inspections of specimens to determine acceptability for processing or testing based on non-technical criteria (e.g., damage, leakage, labeling accuracy, presence of required identifiers).
Investigates discrepancies or issues involving specimens or requisition forms, utilizing available resources to resolve problems effectively.
Ensures requisition forms are accurately time- and date-stamped, specimen temperatures are recorded, and all specimens are handled appropriately based on acceptability standards.
Prepares, packages, and ships specimens designated for send-out testing.
Performs accurate and timely data entry of patient and specimen information.
May provide guidance or oversight to lower-level staff in the absence of the Supervisor or Manager.