LabCorp is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join their Specimen Processing and Accessioning team in Seattle, WA.  The Data Entry/Specimen Accessioner will be responsible for performing clinical specimen accessioning, sample sorting and data entry in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment according to established standard operating procedures.

Work Schedule: Saturday - Tuesday 5pm-3:30am

Pay Range: $20.60- $31.08 + 2nd shift differential

Work Location: Seattle, WA

Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidate?s skills and prior relevant experience and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between Dynacare Northwest, Inc. and United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 21. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 24 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), accrue up to 18 days of Annual Leave per year (includes 8 holidays) and Sick Leave (0.0333 hours of sick leave for each hour of work). 

Job Responsibilities:

• Receive clinical specimens from client and prioritize orders as needed.
• Accurately identify and verify patient information and testing ordered on each requisition received.
• Determine that appropriate orders and samples are present.
• Properly label, process and route specimens to testing departments or storage.
• Accession specimens into computerized database and meet productivity metrics set forth by the department.
• Push or pull cart throughout the lab, picking up samples to be expedited to appropriate testing benches.
• Assist with receiving shipments from other laboratories, unpacking boxes, expediting time sensitive specimens to appropriate departments.
• Resolve and document any problem specimens.
• Potentially assist in training of staff on entry level tasks if deemed competent.
• Always maintain a safe and clean work environment and conform to company safety guidelines and requirements.
• Conform to established and new procedures and policies instituted by the company.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• No relative experience required; 1-2 years preferred 
• Previous medical or production experience is a plus
• Excellent communication skills necessary to deal effectively with co-workers, clients, and hospital staff.
• Comfortable handling biological specimens 
• Ability to accurately identify specimens 
• A willingness to work in fast paced, high-volume laboratory, with constant workflow from the beginning to the end of the shift.
• Experience working in a team environment 
• Proficiency in typing, and the use of the 10-key preferred (MS Office). 
• Strong data entry and organizational skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs.
• Ability to pass a standardized color blind test
• Rotate weekends when necessary

If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!