Accessioner

JOB TITLE: Accessioner

DEPARTMENT: Accessioning

COMPLEXITY: Moderate Complexity / Testing Personnel

EXPOSURE: Category 1: Performs tasks which involve exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

GRADE: 902

REPORTS TO: General Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY

The Accessioner prepares patient samples for clinical testing. Specifically, this includes preparing specimens for testing, entering data into the Laboratory Information System, preparing specimen works lists and performing instrumentation maintenance and clean-up duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Evaluates specimen orders and enters clinical data / information into a variety of computer systems
• Identifies any missing or invalid data entry information and takes the appropriate action to correct
• Performs technical and non-technical procedures required to process and submit patient specimens for analysis
• Operates automated and semi-automated equipment according to standard operating procedures
• Communicates deficiencies to appropriate personnel, including deficiencies related to specimens, paperwork, database information and equipment
• Documents information as required, including processing logs quality control and labeling of reagents
• Prepares reagents in the department
• Routinely handles biohazardous and / or chemical hazardous material

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of this position as business needs warrant.

COMPETENCIES

• TECHNICAL EXPERTISE – The incumbent demonstrates the technical capability and knowledge required for this role
• QUALITY CONTROL – This role demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality
• INTERPERSONAL SKILLS – This role maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits a willingness to try new things

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

• Independently performs tasks of a routine nature
• Consistently delivers quality work during allotted timeframes
• Demonstrates appropriate organizational skills
• Understands and ensure compliance with our Data Protection policies and procedures
• Excellent core value performance

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education:

High School Diploma required

Associates Degree Preferred

Experience / Abilities:

• Minimum of one-year experience in related moderate complexity testing is preferred
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to management multiple priorities
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Willingness to maintain confidential information

TRAVEL AND HOURS

• This position is full-time
• No travel is required with this position

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• employee is regularly required to talk or hear
• employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms
• employee is occasionally required to lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy of MAWD Pathology Group to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disabilities, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, military status or any other characteristic prohibited by state or federal law.