Logistics Technician-Diagnostic Laboratory
Prelude CorporationLaguna Hills, CA, US2 days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionHigh School Diploma or equivalent 1+ years of experience equivalent to an Accessioning Technician preferred Proficient with MS Office programs 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 Must be flexible and available based on staffing requirements, evenings, weekends, holidays, on call and overtime Must be able to work in a biohazard environment and comply with safety policies and standards outlined in the Safety Manual
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
The Logistics 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, and scanning documents. This is an entry level opportunity in which employees will perform the full range of specimen processing procedures.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Receive specimens for testing
- Remain informed of and follow all procedure changes pertaining to sample processing
- Perform quality assurance checks of incoming or outgoing samples
- Return slides and blocks to clients
- Utilize chain of custody logs for slides and blocks. Ensure appropriate chain of custody protocol 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
- Follow established specimen routing and handling protocol
- Recognize and take appropriate action in response to missing or lost blocks / slides and communicate these to Lead, Supervisor or Manager. Implement lost block / slide process to locate missing blocks / slides as required
- Work effectively with other departments to resolve and troubleshoot problems
The above listing represents the general duties considered essential functions of the job and is not to be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
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