Pre-Analytical Technician - Full-time - Nights

Job Description

Join a world-class academic healthcare system, University of Chicago Medicine , as a Pre Analytical Technician, also known as, Lab Processing Technician , on the Lab Services team is responsible for preparing referral testing to external labs, specimen receipt and prep for all specimens collected in both inpatient & outpatient settings of all UCMC sites and UCML outreach clients.

Pre-analytical technician performs manual billing tasks and manual result entry. This role serves a client service function : answering calls from clients both IP and outreach, faxing results, investigating lab issues and resolving problem orders This position also fields phone calls for the Clinical Labs as well as exception handling for lab testing and orders that do not meet submission criteria.

Works collaboratively with colleagues, participates in process improvement projects. Located in Historic Hyde Park, UChicago Medicine is a not-for-profit integrated and academic health system of hospital and physician services, providing world class care since 1927.

Sign On Bonus Available*

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the provision of specimen receipt, assessment, and pre-analytical processing services, includes aspects of quality assurance for the area, including verification of missing information and activating a specimen rejection process as per written policies and procedures.

May include performance of waived or moderately complex testing and urgent value reporting, includes receiving specimens and requisitions for test ordering, entering orders into laboratory computer system (Sunquest), verifying / reviewing orders, generating appropriate specimen collection labels, directing samples to appropriate laboratory sections, and responding to telephone inquiries for test results and other information such as specimen collection requirements.

This position also provides microbiology specimen set-up (. plating), and / or other types of advanced pre-analytical specimen processing services.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for specimen integrity by following appropriate transport procedures, shipping, and packaging procedures in the case of specimens being sent out for testing.
• Assesses specimen integrity / quality, requisition, and specimen labeling requirements as mandated by policies and procedures.
• Answers inquiries regarding specimen handling, test results, turnaround times, and specimen collection.
• Contacts patient care units and other points of specimen origination to investigate and reject samples if appropriate.
• Documents and performs all required maintenance procedures, continuing education, rejected specimens, quality improvement monitors, and annual compliance modules as scheduled.
• Performs microbiology set-ups and / or other advanced pre-analytical specimen processing services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must satisfy CLIA 88 qualification requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Appropriate training / experience in clinical laboratory science required.
• Knowledge and ability to safely use laboratory and hospital information systems.
• Ability to follow established procedures.
• Knowledge and ability to use automated / conventional laboratory equipment.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with colleagues and other healthcare workers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required.

Preferred Qualifications

• MLT (ASCP) certification / eligibility preferred
• Associates Degree preferred

Position Details

• Job Type / FTE : Full Time
• Shift : 3rd Shift (11 : 00pm-7 : 30am), Rotating Weekends and Holidays
• Unit / Department : Lab Services
• CBA Code : Non-Union

Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process.

This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.

Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.