Accessioning Technician I: Lab Data & Specimen Processing

NeoGenomics Laboratories, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

NeoGenomics Laboratories, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking an Accessioning Technician I to ensure proper handling of specimens and preparation for testing. You will match patient information, perform data entry, aliquoting, and scanning documents; this is an entry level role in accessioning.

The position offers a Monday–Friday, 5:00pm–1:30am shift (subject to change). You will work in a fast-paced biosafety environment, perform data entry into LIS, ensure chain of custody, and support multiple

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of Accessioning experience 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.

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

Skills

Effective communication

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Multi-tasking in fast-paced env.

Biohazard safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

NeoGenomics Laboratories, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking an Accessioning Technician I to ensure proper handling of specimens and preparation for testing. You will match patient information, perform data entry, aliquoting, and scanning documents; this is an entry level role in accessioning.

The position offers a Monday–Friday, 5:00pm–1:30am shift (subject to change). You will work in a fast-paced biosafety environment, perform data entry into LIS, ensure chain of custody, and support multiple