ProMedica Toledo Hospital is one of the largest acute-care facilities in the region. Our 794-bed hospital is staffed by more than 4,800 professional healthcare employees who serve a 27-county area throughout northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan.
We also have the area’s largest board-certified medical staff, which is made up of more than 1,000 primary care and specialty physicians.
Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work in a fast paced environment are a must. In addition, for 15 consecutive years, residents of Greater Toledo have named us the Consumer Choice Award winner in our market.
In fact, we’re the only hospital in northwest Ohio to receive this honor.
POSITION SUMMARY
Pre-Analytic Technician is a general job description. All Pre-Analytic 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.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
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 pre-analytic variables that may affect specimen analysis. Familiar with
test synonyms and abbreviations, and cross-referencing 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 in-services 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
Job Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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 bachelor’s 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.
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