Accessioner

ACM - Drugscan

Full time

REQ_239905

ob Title: Accessioner

Department: Accessioning

Location: Onsite, 200 Precision Road, Horsham, PA

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday; 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

SUMMARY

The Accessioner is responsible for preparing specimens prior to laboratory analysis and testing. Accessioners are key to our laboratory operations as they handle each specimen and ensures accurate accessioning before they move to the laboratory. Each of our specimens represent one of our valuable patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proficient in specimen processing of one (1) or more product lines

• Unpacking, sorting, and verifying of specimens received from couriers and law enforcement agencies

• Labels, aliquots, and delivers samples to appropriate testing area while maintaining chain-of-custody

• Enters orders and demographic information into the computer system

• Prepares both negative and positive in-house blinds

• Determines specimen suitability based on established laboratory procedures

• Resolves problem specimens and follow procedures for specimen storage and disposal

• Forwarding any misdirected specimen received

• Maintains and updates secure reporting instructions from clients and third-party administrators

• Maintains a stocked, organized, and clean workstation

• Maintains confidentiality of all information

• Performs data entry of specimen demographic information

• Perform all other duties as assigned by leadership

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• None

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience handling various specimen types including blood, oral fluid, urine and viral swabs in viral media or saline preferred.

• Experience in customer service, data/order entry, and working in a process driven environment preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

At ACM Global Laboratories, we understand that every project we work on, every task we complete impacts patients and their families. Our dedication to being purposefully patient-driven is reflected in the high-quality work provided by our teams every day around the globe.