Specimen Processor I at ICONMA, LLC

• The main function of a specimen processor is to perform specimen accessioning, sample sorting and data entry in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment according to established standard operation procedures.
• Introduce and prepare biological specimens to the laboratory to ensure accurate processing.
• Open specimens and pour off into secondary containers to prepare for analysis and testing.
• Verify patient demographic information matches the test requisition form submitted.
• Data entry of patient information into the computer system for tracking purposes.
• Meet key production metrics and quality measures to ensure timely and accurate results.
• Unpack and route specimens to their respective staging areas.
• Pack and ship specimens to proper testing facilities when required. Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples.
• Resolve and document any problem specimens.
• Handle and dispose of medical and chemical waste.
• Comply with applicable environmental health and safety policies and procedures.
• Operate automated instrumentation under supervision if necessary
• Collecting accessioned samples from each station and delivering to the technical benches.
• Walking and pushing a cart is required for the entirety of this task.
• Our techs do not pick up from Accessioning and will rely on our Expediters to deliver frequently.
• This task requires a sense of urgency and understanding of the impacts to the technical areas and meeting our daily metrics if there are delays.
• Breaks are scheduled every 2 hours, so our Processors that are assigned to expedite for their shift, should expect to be on their feet walking and delivering samples for 2-hour periods at a time.
• Sorting and receiving pre-accessioned samples from our PSC sites into bins to be delivered to technical benches.
• Standing is required for most of this tasks duration.
• The Touch bench is a standing-only bench. Samples received as “TOUCH” are scanned and unpacked by a Touch Receiver and then handed off to the Touch Sorter to sort individual samples into designated bins.
• Breaks are scheduled every 2 hours, so our Processors that are assigned to sort or receive Touch for their shift should expect to be standing for 2-hour periods at a time.
• Sorting and receiving pre-accessioned samples from our Branch sites and delivering them to technical benches most urgently upon shipment arrival.
• There are multiple shipments and shuttles from our Sister Labs and branches that are processed at their sites and packed for shipment to our main lab here in Seattle.
• Upon arrival, a Supervisor or lead will unpack and sort out the shipment so the samples can be pushed out to the technical benches as soon as they arrive.
• They may need assistance and pull any Processor or contingent worker to assist with unpacking, sorting and delivering samples.
• Shipments are unpacked as soon as they arrive and can take up to 30-45minutes.

Requirements:

• Experience with Data Entry 
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous medical or production experience is preferred.
• Proficient computer and typing skills.
• Standardized color vision test must be administered to evaluate if potential accommodation is needed for worker.
• Comfortable handling human biological specimens including blood, urine and tissue samples.
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs, work in protective equipment and sit/stand for long periods of time.
• Strong eye hand coordination in order to accurately identify specimens by touch and sight.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• High level of attention to detail with the ability to problem solve.
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal.
• 0-2 years of work experience.

As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard trace, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Valon Reddy

Phone: (732) 401-8022