Pre Analytical Technician, Chesterton Laboratory Service Center - Day Shift, Registry

The University of Chicago Medicine•Chesterton, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Pre Analytical Technician in the Chesterton Offsite Laboratory Service Center. In this role, you will be responsible for the provision of specimen receipt, assessment, and pre-analytical processing services. You will handle aspects of quality assurance, including verification of missing information, exception handling, and activating specimen rejection per laboratory policies. This role adheres to laboratory policies and procedures including all applicable regulatory agency requirements in order to provide results of the highest level of quality to physicians and their patients. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Knowledge and ability to use laboratory and hospital information systems.
Knowledge and ability to use automated and conventional laboratory equipment.
Ability to interact in a professional manner with individuals at all levels.

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree in Science related study preferred.

Responsibilities

Receives specimens submitted to laboratory.
Follows laboratory procedures for accessioning and ordering tasks to ensure accurate identification, identify ordering provider, and ensure proper billing.
Utilizes policies and procedures for requisition and specimen requirements to determine whether the submitted specimens are acceptable for analysis.
Assures proper storage and handling for specimens that cannot be immediately analyzed.
Ensures specimen integrity is maintained by following appropriate transport procedures as well as shipping and packaging procedures in the case of specimens being sent out for testing.
Conducts preliminary specimen preparations of laboratory specimens for the analytical process through centrifugation, aliquotting of blood and body fluids, packaging, setup, quality assessment, and distribution of the prepared specimens to the appropriate sections of the laboratory.
Performs waived testing as assigned.
Practices the proficient and safe use of all equipment necessary for the completion of all duties and responsibilities by following all maintenance, safety and quality controls policies and procedures.
Collaborates with techs and leadership for the correct reporting of all test results in the laboratory information system according to laboratory policies and procedures, within stated turnaround times, and follows appropriate procedures during downtimes.
Provides patient-focused care in a clinical setting through the accurate performance of waived tests through the pre-analytic and analytic stages.
Answers inquiries regarding specimen handling, results and other technical information.
Appropriately assists clinicians with requests and seeks out resources necessary when information is not available to answer questions.
Performs clerical duties such as filing, scanning and mailing, etc.
Initiates and documents troubleshooting and problem solving to resolve issues.
Communicates any pertinent information or problems with laboratory team and leadership in a respectful and proactive manner.
Prepares and maintains adequate stock of reagents, standards, and control materials for the performance of testing at assigned workstation and notifies leadership of any shortages or problems.
Assists in maintaining continual compliance with policies, procedures and record keeping necessary to meet standards of accrediting or regulatory agencies.
Assists in training and ongoing continuing education of laboratory testing personnel, students, pathology residents, fellows, and others.
Assists in new testing, procedures and equipment validation and implementation.
Participates in educational and training activities to acquire new skills, maintain technical relevance and improve proficiency.