Pre Analytic Tech - Infectious Disease Pathology

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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