Accessioning Technician I (Temp), Evenings

NeoGenomics Laboratories; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer reference laboratory is seeking an entry-level Accessioning Technician in Fort Myers, FL. The role involves receiving specimens, ensuring proper data entry, and performing quality assurance checks. Applicants should have a High School Diploma and preferably 1+ years of related experience. Candidates must be detail-oriented, capable of multi-tasking, and communicate effectively. This position requires compliance with safety standards in a biohazard environment, with working hours from Tuesday to Saturday, 5:00pm to 1:30am.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience equivalent to an Accessioning Technician preferred.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Must comply with safety policies in a biohazard environment.

Responsibilities

• Receives and sorts specimens for testing.
• Timely and accurately enters data into LIS and generates sample documents.
• Identifies and reports any quality or compliance concerns.

Skills

Proficient with MS Office programs

Ability to communicate effectively

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 a n Accessioning Technician for our lab in Fort Myers, FL who wants to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow.

Shift Time

• Tuesday-Saturday, 5:00pm-1:30am

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.

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

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.