Laboratory Specimen Accessioner

Labcorp; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Labcorp seeks a Laboratory Specimen Processor to join the team at Columbia St. Mary's in Mequon, WI. The role involves receiving and processing pathology specimens, accessioning, preparing runs, and maintaining histology equipment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and basic data entry skills. Preferred candidates have small-quantity clinical specimen handling experience and comfort working in a lab team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Six months or more clinical or medical industry work experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and processing anatomic pathology specimens
• Accessioning anatomic pathology specimens
• Preparing and loading specimen processing runs
• Performing maintenance on histology instrumentation
• Distributing pathology materials
• Assisting on fine needle aspiration procedures
• Restocking laboratory supplies
• Unpack and route specimens to staging areas
• Identify and label specimens accurately
• Pack and ship specimens to testing facilities
• Meet department activity and production goals
• Prepare and store excess specimen samples
• Data entry of patient information in a timely manner
• Resolve and document any problem specimens

Skills

Data entry

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.
LabCorp is seeking a Laboratory Specimen Processor to join our Team at Columbia St. Mary's in Mequon, WI.
Work Schedule: 1st Shift; Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm.
Job Responsibilities

• Receiving and processing anatomic pathology specimens
• Accessioning anatomic pathology specimens
• Preparing and loading specimen processing runs
• Performing maintenance on histology instrumentation
• Distributing pathology materials
• Assisting on fine needle aspiration procedures
• Other tasks include but not limited to restocking laboratory supplies
• Unpack and route specimens to their respective staging areas
• Accurately identify and label specimens
• Pack and ship specimens to proper testing facilities
• Meet department activity and production goals
• Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples
• Data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner
• Resolve and document any problem specimens

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Six months or more clinical or medical industry work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 months or more clinical specimen processing or specimen receiving experience

Additional Job Standards

• Comfortable handling biological specimens
• Ability to accurately identify specimens
• Experience working in a team environment
• Strong data entry and organizational skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Office
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs.
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

At Labcorp we have a passion in helping people live happy and healthy lives. Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. If you are passionate about helping people and have a drive for service, then Labcorp could be a great next career step! This role works in a high volume, production based environment performing a vital component of clinical lab science.
Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information,
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