Accessioning Technician I, Evenings

NeoGenomics Laboratories; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition reimbursement

16 days of paid time off plus holidays

Job summary

NeoGenomics Laboratories in Fort Myers, FL is seeking an Accessioning Technician who will be responsible for handling and preparing specimens for laboratory testing. The role requires effective communication and strong organizational skills.

Candidates must hold a high school diploma and ideally have 1+ years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive benefits package, including tuition reimbursement and paid time off, along with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills are essential.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.
• Previous experience as an Accessioning Technician is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives and sorts specimens for testing.
• Enters data into LIS and labels samples accurately.
• Performs quality assurance checks of samples.
• Identifies and reports any quality or compliance concerns.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

NeoGenomics is looking for an Accessioning Technician for our lab in Fort Myers, FL who wants to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow.

Shift: Tuesday-Saturday, 5:00pm-1:30am (subject to change based on business needs)

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.

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, labels samples and creates folders, generates specimen travel documents, and forwards respective samples 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
• Utilizes chain of custody logs for slides and blocks, ensures appropriate chain of custody is followed, oversees Q/C workflow and reconciliation of blocks and the block log
• Identifies and reports any quality or compliance concerns and takes immediate corrective action as required

Experience, Education and Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits including HMO and PPO options, a company 401(k) match, an Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition reimbursement, leadership development, 16 days of paid time off plus holidays, wellness courses, and employee resource groups.