Accessioning Technician I, Mon-Fri Overnights

About the role

NeoGenomics is looking for an Accessioning Technician for our lab in Fort Myers, FL who wants to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow. 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 an entry-level role 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, labels samples and creates folders, generates specimen travel documents, and forwards respective samples 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
• Utilizes chain of custody logs for slides and blocks, ensures appropriate chain of custody for blocks and slides is followed, oversees Q/C workflow, and reconciles blocks and the block log
• Identifies and reports any quality or compliance concerns and takes immediate corrective action as required

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Highly competitive benefits with a variety of HMO and PPO options
• Company 401k match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Leadership development
• 16 days of paid time off plus holidays
• Wellness courses
• Highly engaged employee resource groups
• Internal career coaches and training opportunities

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 11:00pm-7:30am (subject to change based on business needs)