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The Pre-Analytic Technician reports to their supervisors, which are local to each location. The Pre-Analytic Technician has no supervisor responsibilities.

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.

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. 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.

ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organizational headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. For more information, please visit www.promedica.org/about-promedica

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace

Requisition ID: 89132