Position Title: Accessioning Technician II
Work Location: Morrisville, NC 27560
Assignment Duration: 12 Months
Work Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 11:00 AM -7:30 PM
Work Arrangement: Regular onsite work at a designated location is an essential function of this role.

Position Summary:

• The Accessioning Technician II performs critical sample receipt and data entry functions in our organization’s CLIA-certified clinical laboratory.
• Specifically, the Accessioning Technician II receives incoming samples and ensures that necessary information has been received to move forward with processing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive and record delivery of patient samples.
• Unpack and verify contents and condition of received samples.
• Sign off on all received specimens; ensure logs match specimens received.
• Time stamp specimens.
• Immediately addresses issues if specimens do not match logs.
• Perform data entry into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), including assigning specific computer-generated identification numbers to each sample.
• Route samples into the appropriate workflow and ensure downstream staff is alerted to sample availability.
• Maintain required documentation, including proper specimen handling, labeling, and preparation of worksheets.
• Maintain specimen identification and integrity throughout all processes.
• Dispose and label biohazard waste appropriately.
• Perform a Quality Control check of all assigned cases.
• Operate independently and work on complex samples given prior functional experience.
• Ensure regulatory compliance by following local, business unit, and corporate safety policies.
• Participate in biohazard, chemical, radiation safety, and other education programs.
• Identify and inform supervisor of any issues that need to be escalated.
• Assist with accessioning schedule changes if requested by a supervisor, including occasional weekend or off-hours work availability.
• Work in a lab environment using chemicals and reagents.
• Collaborate with other departments and colleagues for problem solving.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualification & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED AND 4+ years of experience as an Accessioning Technician in a laboratory or clinical diagnostics setting.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Skills:

• Prior use of laboratory information management systems.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, specifically anatomic pathology specimen descriptions.
• Excellent computer/data entry skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated experience handling multiple tasks at once.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with peers in a fast-paced and cross-functional results-oriented team environment.
• Demonstrated experience working within tight timelines for successful execution of project and program goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Ability to prioritize and thoroughly follow up on assigned tasks.
• Ability to adapt to changing procedures, policies, and work environment.
• Understanding of HIPAA and importance of privacy of patient data

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 19.00/daily.