Position Title: Accessioning Technician II
Work Location: Onsite – Morrisville, NC - RTP campus
Assignment Duration: 6 months
Work Schedule: Assigned to one of three shifts and may be assigned to work any day that the lab is operational.
Work Arrangement: Onsite

Position Summary: The Accessioning Technician II performs critical sample receipt and data entry functions in the 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.

Background & Context:

• This is a regulated position and additional information may be available from Quality Assurance regarding regulatory guidelines.
• Regular onsite work at a designated location is an essential function of this role.
• Key Responsibilities:
• Specimen Acceptance:
• 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.
• Specimen Accessioning
• 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 regents.
• Collaborate with other departments and colleagues for problem solving.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Qualification & Experience:
• Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1+ years of experience working in an Accessioning department in CLIA laboratory
• 4+ years of professional experience with accessioning and/or anatomic pathology
• 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
• Commitment to values: patients, innovation, collaboration, and passion
• Basic Qualifications
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree AND 4+ years of experience working as an Accessioning Technician in an Accessioning department in a laboratory or other clinical diagnostics setting
• Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree

 
 
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: $ 18.00/hr.