Accessioning Technician I (Temp), Tues-Sat Evenings
NeoGenomics Laboratories
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.
Job description
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
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
Company overview
NeoGenomics Laboratories, Inc. is a premier cancer diagnostics company specializing in comprehensive cancer genetics testing and oncology data solutions. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida, the company operates as a publicly traded entity on Nasdaq under the ticker NEO. NeoGenomics provides one of the most extensive oncology-focused testing menus worldwide, serving oncologists, pathologists, hospital systems, academic centers, and pharmaceutical firms with innovative diagnostic and predictive testing services. The company's testing portfolio includes cytogenetics, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, anatomic pathology, and molecular genetics, with a particular emphasis on next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies. With approximately 2,200 employees across 13 locations in the United States and Europe, NeoGenomics processes over 1.7 million cancer-related tests annually, including more than 100,000 NGS tests, serving about 4,400 medical sites and providing answers to more than 500,000 patients each year. The company maintains CAP-accredited and CLIA-certified laboratories throughout its network and has established a significant presence in cancer research through its Pharma Services Division, which supports pharmaceutical clients in clinical trials and drug development.