Specimen Accessioner

Company: Laboratory Corporation of America
Location: Burlington
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionAre you organized, accountable, and have always gone the extra mile to make sure things are done right? Imagine the impact those skills can have in ensuring the accuracy of millions of healthcare tests, every month. If you share our passion for strengthening physician care, please apply for the Specimen Accessioner position!Labcorp is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join their Specimen Accessioning team in Burlington, NC.The Specimen Accessioner will be responsible for performing specimen accessioning, sample sorting and data entry in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment according to established standard operating procedures.The schedule for this position will be: Tuesday - Saturday, 3pm - 11:30pm with OT as business needs demandJob Duties/Responsibilities:Introduce and prepare biological specimens to the laboratory to ensure accurate processingOpen specimens and pour off into secondary containers to prepare for analysis and testingVerify patient demographic information matches the test requisition form submittedData entry of patient information into the computer system for tracking purposesMeet key production metrics and quality measures to ensure timely and accurate resultsUnpack and route specimens to their respective staging areasPack and ship specimens to proper testing facilities when requiredProperly prepare and store excess specimen samplesResolve and document any problem specimensHandle and dispose of medical and chemical wasteComply with applicable environmental health and safety policies and proceduresOperate automated instrumentation under supervision if necessaryHigh School Diploma or equivalentNo relevant experience is requiredPrevious medical or production experience is preferredProficient computer and typing skillsMust pass standardized color vision testComfortable handling human biological specimens including blood, urine and tissue samplesAbility to lift up to 30lbs, work in protective equipment and sit/stand for long periods of timeStrong eye hand coordination in order to accurately identify specimens by touch and sightAbility to work both independently and in a team environmentHigh level of attention to detail with the ability to problem solveStrong communication skills; both written and verbalAbility to work overtime when neededLabcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement.

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