Specimen Accessioner

Laboratory Corporation; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

STD/LTD

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a dedicated Specimen Accessioner to join the Overland Park team. You will perform specimen accessioning, sorting, and data entry in a high-throughput setting following standard SOPs.

Schedule includes Mon-Fri 9:00pm-5:30am with mandatory OT; weekend rotation every 3-5 weeks. Must handle specimens and work well in a team while ensuring accuracy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 6 months or more of experience in a lab or specimen processing.
• Experience in a medical/clinical laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
• Unpack and route specimens to their staging areas.
• Accurately identify and label specimens.
• Pack and ship specimens to proper testing facilities.
• Meet department activity and production goals.
• Data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner.
• Resolve and document any problem specimens.
• Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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 dedicated and motivated individual to join their Specimen Accessioning team in Overland KS. The Specimen Accessioner will be responsible for performing specimen accessioning, sample sorting and data entry in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment according to established standard operating procedures.

Work Schedule: The schedule for this position will be: Monday-Friday 09:00pm-05:30am Mandatory OT based on volume/needs of department.

Mandatory Saturday or Sunday rotation every 3-5 weeks depending on staffing needs. Weekend shift is typically 4-8hours.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing

• 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 Qualification

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Preferred Qualification

• Current or prior Labcorp experience

• 6 months or more of experience in a lab or specimen processing

• 6 months or more of experience in a medical/clinical laboratory 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

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 click here.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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