Accessioning Associate

Description

Key Responsibilities/Tasks/Competencies:• All Levelso Evaluate specimens received by the laboratory and organize workflow to provide optimum efficiency of testing and turnaround time of results.o Prepare samples for testing by spinning blood samples in a centrifuge and splitting plasma from buffy coat.o Register patient orders in LIMS system.o Takes part in ordering and tracking add-on testing and cancellations.o Point of contact for reporting testing delays from the laboratory to customer service.o Assists in writing and maintaining standard operating procedures related to sample preparation and accessioning. o Contribute to ongoing process improvement efforts.o Provide concise and informative documentation of all work performed, consistent with the appropriate documentation systems.o Aide and perform tasks associated with Inventory Management.o Update personal skills and knowledge to remain current and become efficient and proficient in the position.o The employee may be expected to perform other duties not listed in this Job Description.• Sample Processor-Io Will work closely with the Molecular Supervisor(s), Lead Sample Processor, and other Sample Processors on work prioritization, and focus on retaining, recalling, and understanding the processes for min-accessioning, sample preparation and splitting, and max-accessioning.o The employee is expected to develop self-sufficiency in these areas to be considered for a Sample Processor-II position, meaning the associate no longer requires outsideassistance to complete min-accessioning, sample preparation and splitting, and maxaccessioning processes• Sample Processor-IIo A Sample Processor II retains and understands the processes for sample preparation andsample processing and will begin to apply this experience to troubleshooting as needed.o Works closely with Sample Processor- I to assist in the development of the skills outlined in this job description and acts as a model for their development in moving into a Sample Processor-II role.o Under the direction of Laboratory Leadership, the Sample Processor II is expected to work at times independently to manage work prioritization, show competency in all areas ofaccessioning, and propose strategies for troubleshooting. o The employee is expected to fully attain self-sufficiency in the min-accessioning, sample preparation and splitting, max-accessioning processes, and working with the Senior/Lead Sample processor with troubleshooting to be considered for a Senior/Lead Sample Processor position.

•Senior Sample Processor

o Core expertise and experience with accessioning, sample preparation, and sample processing that allows for troubleshooting and ability to lead process improvement initiatives. o Works closely with Sample Processor(s) – I and II to assist in the development of the skills outlined in this job description and acts as a model for their development in moving into a Senior Sample Processor role.o Under the direction of Laboratory Leadership, a Senior Sample Processor is expected to work independently to manage work prioritization, show competency in all areas of accessioning, and propose strategies for troubleshooting. o The employee is expected to fully attain self-sufficiency in these areas to be considered for a Lead Sample Processor position, meaning the associate no longer requires outside assistance to complete min-accessioning, sample preparation and splitting, maxaccessioning processes, and can troubleshoot items with minimal guidance requiredo Will participate in developing technical operating procedures specific to new process development.• Lead Sample Processoro Strong management, organization, and communication skills. o Expertise and experience with accessioning, sample preparation, and sample processingwill be used to lead different process improvement initiatives and, in the identification,and implementation of quality management systems that ensure optimal sample processing methods are in place. o Uses project management experience to drive initiatives.o Expected to work closely with Sample Processor- I, II, Sr. and drive the development of the skills outlined in this job description; acts as a model for their development in all respects.o Under the direction of Laboratory Leadership, the Lead Sample Processor is expected to work independently to manage work prioritization, show competency in all areas of accessioning, participate in quality assurance documentation, and propose and implement strategies for troubleshooting. o The employee is expected to be the subject matter expert in these areas.o Will participate in developing technical operating procedures specific to new process development