Specimen Processor II- Accessioning - Gretna, United States - Abbott Laboratories

Description

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott's Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry-leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You'll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

The position of Specimen Processor II- Accessioning is within our Toxicology Business Unit based in Gretna, LA.

In this role, you will be responsible for receiving, opening, and verifying specimens by the SAMHSA mandatory guidelines and those of other regulatory organizations.

Shift

Tuesday to Saturday

1:00 pm-9:30 pm

What You'll Work On

• Receive and open specimens delivered to the laboratory for analysis.
• Review and document acceptability of specimen and chain of custody forms.
• Assign laboratory accessioning numbers and aliquot specimens.
• Destroy specimens; as needed.
• Clean and maintain the work area daily.
• Inspect all trash bags once the aliquoting process is completed to ensure sample and document removal.
• Process Triage request.
• Assist Sample Handling area.
• Prepare samples for shipment.
• Adhere to all security procedures to ensuring the confidentiality of donor information.
• Must comply with company policy.

Required Qualifications

• High school education.
• Ability to lift and/or move 25 pounds.
• Ability to have full body movement.
• Ability to cope with stress due to production obligations.
• Ability to read and comprehend the SOP, Federal (49 CFR Part 40), and CAP-FUDT guidelines.
• Ability to communicate with other employees and supervisors.
• Ability to provide input and recommendations on operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic ability to use a computer.
• Basic ability to understand laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Basic ability to communicate ideas.
• Advanced ability to understand certification requirements for SAMHSA, CAP-FUDT, and other regulatory bodies.
• Basic ability to understand the function of a Laboratory Information System (LIS) and other laboratory computer systems.

Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:

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The base pay for this position is $13.85 – $27.65 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.