Accessioner

Clinical Lab Accessioner

Job Summary:  Medical Diagnostic Laboratories (MDL), a member of Genesis Biotechnology Group, is a CLIA certified clinical laboratory with multiple state licensing, specializing in state of the art, automated DNA based molecular analysis of a variety of chronic and infectious illnesses.

MDL specializes and performs Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) with a larger menu of testing available in the field of infectious disease. Our main theme of research is in the field of Gynecology, Infectious Diseases, Infectious Arthritis, Tick-borne Diseases, Mycology, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).

Essential Functions: 

• Unpack FedEx Specimen deliveries
• Properly count/compare the courier & field service technician specimens to route sheets
• Correctly identify all necessary information on a test requisition form
• Match information on the test requisition with information on the collection vial for accuracy
• Identify correct documentation and procedures for missing or discrepant information
• Demonstrate proper use of dMDL
• Properly collate all paperwork received with specimen including requisition, checks, credit card forms, insurance card copies and prescriptions
• Demonstrate proper use of MDL test codes and panels
• Properly accession multiple types of specimen including blood, urine, swabs, CSF, synovial fluid, ticks, biopsies, etc.
• Properly take pictures of outside specimen vial/container for QC purposes
• Properly print labels and number of requisitions with the corresponding specimens
• Demonstrate proper use of scanning systems
• Properly sort and prepare all paperwork for scanning
• Properly sort samples in ascending order, as well as set up samples according to an XG sheet
• Properly locate a sample requested by the clinical lab, quality control, or the SRC department
• Complete any paperwork that should come down from QC/SRC
• Archive and file all paperwork in order to distribute to the appropriate bins/boxes
• Demonstrate proper use of a Sample Scan 96
• Properly print labels for plates, preparing them to be scanned
• Properly take temperatures of the clinical lab

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist Lab Manager and/or shift coordinator in all daily activities or additional duties as delegated.
• Performs other similar or related duties as required or assigned.
• Assures activities are conducted in a safe manner and materials are handled according to safety guidelines.
• Assures customer privacy is maintained at all times.
• Participates as a team member and is accountable for own work responsibilities.
• Assures information is delivered in a manner that is supportive, timely and understandable.
• Initiative is demonstrated to proactively diagnose and resolve problems. 
• Productive work habits are consistently displayed.
• Accuracy and quality are maintained for all activities.

Job Qualifications:  General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s) required 

• 3-month Clinical Laboratory Accessioner training

 Physical Demands: Physical, Mental and Workplace Environment Conditions

• Ability to sit, stand, walk and perform repetitive motion (keyboard)
• Proficient visual and audio skills

Workplace Conditions: Workplace Environment Conditions

• Laboratory setting
• Use of personal protective equipment may be necessary
• May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids

Education and Certifications: 

• None required.

Visit us at https://www.mdlab.com/

Medical Diagnostic Laboratories is a member of Genesis Global Group, and is an equal opportunity employer.