Join the transformative team atCity of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

The Specimen Logistics Specialist working in the Pathology Logistics receiving area is responsible for the efficient and accurate processing of laboratory samples and collection/transport supplies throughout City of Hope. Route, transport and store laboratory specimens and collection/transport supplies in an expeditious manner, assuring that specimens are transported carefully and at the correct temperature to ensure that sample integrity is not compromised.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Follow packaging and temperature transport algorithms, per specimen and tests ordered, to ensure specimens are stored and transported between campuses in optimal conditions.
• Utilize the Laboratory Information System (LIS) to track receiving / delivery of specimens to final destination.
• Utilize the Laboratory Logistics software to manage specimen pick-up & delivery.
• Ensure all specimens are appropriately packaged for safe shipment, including manual safety check of all specimen containers.
• Supports the transport of specimens within the Rivergrade or Duarte campus.
• Perform clerical duties necessary to process specimens; responsible for all documentation required for tasks performed.

Your Qualification should include:

• High School Diploma
• Experience in laboratory specimen receiving/processing department preferred

Preferred experience:

• 2 years experience in a customer service-oriented position within a medical or laboratory environment
• OSHA and/or DOT package handling & transportation training

Additional Information:

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