Pre-Analytic Tech - Lab Processing - Part Time - Afternoons

PreAnalytic Technician is a general job description. All PreAnalytic Techs are required to perform the essential job duties. Additional functions are driven by shift and the functional area the individual is assigned to. These are determined by the department and reflected on the individual signed job description including the appropriate addendums when placed in the position.

*All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise*
1. Knowledgeable regarding the combinations of tests and the associated acceptable minimum volumes as well as preanalytic variables that may affect specimen analysis. Familiar with test synonyms and abbreviations and crossreferencing tests to specimen types.
2. Utilize the Laboratory and Hospital Information System independently.
3. Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures objectives quality assurance safety and infection control. Comply with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies by attending mandatory inservices and continuing laboratory education and participating in continuous quality improvement. Maintain and upgrade personal development.
4. Assist in the training and orientation of new employees or students.
5. Notify proper associate or order stocked supplies when supply is low.
6. Follow Standard Safety Precautions.
7. Maintain effective communication with internal and external customers. Diplomatic liaison between nursing units and laboratory.
8. Clean and stock work areas. Complete and log routine maintenance on laboratory equipment and workstations.
9. Follow ProMedica Customer Service guidelines.
10. Must be able to tolerate exposure to disease bearing specimens blood and body fluids odorous chemicals carcinogens mutagens low level radiation electrical hazards flammable liquids and dry ice.
11. Must be able to differentiate colors.
12. Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or other Laboratory Leadership.

Education: High School diploma or equivalent
Skills: Must be able to understand directions communicate and respond to inquiries; effective
interpersonal skills are required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Associate or bachelors degree in a science related field

WORKING CONDITIONS
Personal Protective Equipment: Must be prepared to wear when necessary.
Physical Demands: Must be able to move lift or carry materials or equipment weighing up to
50lbs. up to 10% of the time. Must be able to continuously move about department and between
workstations.

The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; it should not be considered exhaustive.

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