Laboratory Support Trainee - Oncology

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. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. 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, please click here. 

Work Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 8:00AM-4:30PM

Job Responsibilities

• Receive, accession, prioritize, sort, scan, track, and route specimens using the Laboratory Information System (LIS)

• Determine specimen acceptability based on established criteria and escalate issues as needed

• Identify mis-orders or missing information and coordinate with clients or internal teams to resolve issues

• Deliver specimens to required locations and laboratories

• Perform accurate and timely data entry of patient and test information

• Review test orders prior to processing to ensure appropriate sample type and complete information

• Use multiple laboratory systems to enter, track, and update test results

• Correspond with laboratory support groups to address specimen and test inquiries

• Call clients to communicate delayed or abnormal test results when required

• Respond to specimen and client inquiries throughout the day with professionalism

Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements

• Previous clinical laboratory testing experience is not required

• Ability to work independently and within a team environment

• Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus

• High level of attention to detail along with strong communication and organizational skills

• Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen

• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs

If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!