Neogenomics Laboratories Aliso Viejo , CA 92698
Posted 2 weeks ago
Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills while continuing to be challenged and learn? Then we encourage you to dive deeper into this opportunity.
NeoGenomics is looking for an Accessioning Technician for our lab in Aliso Viejo, CA who wants to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow.
This is a full-time, temporary position that covers a Tuesday-Saturday overnight shift.
Now that you know what we're looking for in talent, let us tell you why you'd want to work at NeoGenomics:
As an employer, we promise to provide you with a purpose driven mission in which you have the opportunity to save lives by improving patient care through the exceptional work you perform. Together, we will become the world's leading cancer reference laboratory.
Position Summary:
The Accessioning Technician will ensure proper handling of all specimens received and prepare specimens for laboratory testing. This position includes such functions as matching patient information, data entry, aliquoting, and scanning documents. This is entry level in the Accessioning job category, and employees perform the full range of specimen processing procedures.
Core Responsibilities:
Receives and sorts specimens for testing
Reviews all requisitions for missing information, works closely with Client Services to obtain missing information in a timely manner and distributes new information to all departments involved
Timely and accurately enters data into LIS, label samples and create folders, generate specimen travel documents, and forwards respective sample to personnel/departments
Assembles case paperwork and files, including pre-analytic documentation and labels
Performs entry of add-on testing and coordinates split specimens
Sends out specimens to appropriate reference laboratories by coordinating the shipment process, maintaining client communication, and generating the necessary logs
Performs quality assurance checks of samples
Utilize chain of custody logs for slides and blocks, ensure appropriate chain of custody for blocks and slides is followed. Oversee Q/C workflow and reconciliation of blocks and the block log
Identify and report any quality or compliance concerns and take immediate corrective action as required
Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent
1+ years of experience equivalent to an Accessioning Technician preferred
Proficient with MS Office programs
Ability to communicate effectively
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently
Must be able to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment and maintain production and quality standards
Must be able to work in a biohazard environment and comply with safety policies and standards outlined in the Safety Manual.
Neogenomics Laboratories