Accessioning Technician II

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• Position Overview The Accessioning Technician II will be responsible for receiving and opening packages of patient specimens, accessioning samples into the clinical database, entering all patient and institutional data, and management of associated documents and records.
• Another important part of the accessioning process is to identify incomplete or missing information and/or unacceptable specimens received; when this happens the Accessioning Technician is expected to escalate the case to the team who are responsible for follow-up with such a case.
• In addition to these responsibilities, the Accessioning Technician II will be responsible for the training of new technicians, handling of more complex cases, and contributing to continuous process improvement.

Shift

• Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm
• Essential
• Duties
• Include, but are not limited to, the following: Follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs) specific to assigned department/laboratory, which may include, but is not limited to: Receive and open packages of patient specimens for accessioning; Accession samples into clinical database, including prenatal accessioning; Enter all relevant patient/institutional data in database(s) and ensure accuracy; Scan and/or manage all physical and electronic documents for a case. Communicate with Genetic Testing Coordinators for necessary cases. Communicate with Specimen Processing Technicians to ensure proper hand-off of specimens from accessioning to processing. Train incoming Accessioning Technicians and assist others with questions. Respond to Team Support tickets assigned to Accessioning. Assist with additional specimen handling, such as specimen disposal. Apply strong interpersonal and communication skills. Apply exceptional attention to detail. Ability to work independently after training. Apply good listening skills. Apply problem analysis and problem-solving skills. Apply effective time management skills. Display respect for colleagues and ability to maintain professionalism. Ability to maintain confidential information. Apply strong organizational skills. Display interest in promoting teamwork, collaboration, and consensus-building. Ability to learn new skills and techniques. Ability to adapt to changing business needs, such as new orders, new processes, etc. Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork. Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures. Maintain regular and reliable attendance. Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization. Ability to work designated schedule. Ability to work seated for approximately 10% of a typical working day. Ability to work standing for approximately 90% of a typical working day. Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.