Specimen Transport Specialist I

NeoGenomics Laboratories

Fort Myers (FL)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

NeoGenomics is seeking a Specimen Transport Specialist based in Fort Myers, FL to perform daily specimen pickups and deliveries in support of the logistics team.

This entry-level role involves driving routes, maintaining records, and ensuring timely collection of specimens while adhering to safety and biohazard policies. Shift is Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm.

Join NeoGenomics to contribute to a team focused on accurate, timely handling of specimens in a leading cancer reference laboratory.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • 1+ years driving experience preferred; medical courier/customer service experience preferred.
  • Ability to read maps and read/write English.
  • Valid state driver’s license with clean record.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds and handle heavier packages with equipment/assistance.
  • Proficient with MS Word/Excel is desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Drive to pick up, deliver, and properly store specimens and materials.
  • Maintain accurate records of items received and delivered.
  • Communicate effectively with clients, coworkers and the public.
  • Ensure timely specimen collection and route compliance.
  • Perform route audits and QA checks on samples.
  • Keep vehicle area clean and follow safety policies.

Skills

Driving
Customer service
Map reading
English literacy
Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel

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.

We believe in career development and empowering our employees. Not only do we provide career coaches internally, but we offer many training opportunities to expand your knowledge base! We have highly competitive benefits with a variety of HMO and PPO options. We have company 401k match along with an Employee Stock Purchase Program. We have tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and even start employees off with 16 days of paid time off plus holidays. We offer wellness courses and have highly engaged employee resource groups. Come join the Neo team and be part of our amazing World Class Culture!

NeoGenomics is looking for a Specimen Transport Specialist based out of our lab in Fort Myers, FL who wants to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow.

Shift Time: Monday to Friday 9:00am 5:30pm

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 Specimen Transport Specialist will perform daily activities of making assigned specimen pickups per established departmental guidelines for the logistics department. This is the entry level in the Logistics job category and employees perform the full range of procedures related to the delivery of all supplies, reports and related materials to the route customer as requested.

Core Responsibilities:
  • Drives a vehicle to pick-up, deliver, and properly store specimens and other materials with assigned route or on as needed basis
  • Demonstrates and promotes a positive image and communicates effectively to clients, employees and the public in general
  • Perform route audits and quality assurance checks of samples
  • Maintain knowledge of multiple routes to back up assigned drivers
  • Communicates appropriately with clients, coworkers and time general public
  • Ensures all specimens are collected accurately and on time
  • Maintains required records and documentation of all items received and delivered
  • Reports on time to work, following attendance guidelines
  • Keeps vehicle area neat and clean; Disposes of biohazard containers when scheduled
  • Service vehicles driven, such as checking fluid levels and replenishing fuel; retains and submits all fuel receipts and fuel maintenance logs to the Logistics Supervisor or lead on a weekly basis
  • Adheres to departmental and company code of grooming and uniform policies, appearing neat and clean at all times
  • Assists Accessioning with incoming specimens throughout the day
  • Other duties as assigned by Logistics Manager or Logistics Supervisor/Lead
Education, Experience And Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 1+ years previous driving experience preferred. Prior medical courier experience and prior customer service experience preferred.
  • Ability to read a map
  • Ability to read and write English
  • Valid state driver's license with clean driving record
  • Ability, on a consistent basis, to sit during shift, excluding meal and rest period
  • Ability to move and lift 50 pounds and maneuver packages of any weight above 50 pounds with appropriate equipment and/or assistance from another person
  • Good customer service skills required
  • Computer proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel desired
  • Must be able to work in a biohazard environment and comply with safety policies and standards outlined in the Safety Manual
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