Laboratory Support Trainee - Oncology

Labcorp

About The Position

Are you looking to embark on a new challenge in your career, or start your career in Clinical Lab Science? If so, Labcorp wants to speak with you about exciting opportunities to join our team as a Oncology Laboratory Support Trainee in RTP, NC. In this position you will work in a fast paced, customer focused, and challenging environment, and will be a part of our overall mission at Labcorp: “Improving Health, Improving Lives”. 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

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

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