Join a world-class academic healthcare system, University of Chicago Medicine, as a Pre Analytical Technician, also known as, Lab Processing Technician, at the Orland Park Laboratory. The pre-analytical technician prepares 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. 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. UChicago Medicine labs are part of the not-for-profit integrated and academic health system of hospital and physician services, providing world class care since 1927.

Job Summary

In this role, the Pre-Analytical Technician 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. Provides venipuncture collection services in the Donor Center, microbiology specimen set-up (i.e. plating), and/or other types of advanced pre-analytical specimen processing services.

Essential Job Functions

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  Conducts pre-analytical specimen preparation through centrifugation, aliquotting , set-ups, pH'ing, and other types of processing as necessary prior to distribution to appropriate laboratories.
• 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.
• Performs microbiology set-ups and/or other advanced pre-analytical specimen processing services
• 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 other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

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  Must satisfy CLIA 88 qualification requirements
• Phlebotomy certification from accredited course completion
• 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.
• Minimum of 2-3 years; experience lab processing & specimen processing
• Knowledge and ability to safely use laboratory and hospital information systems.
• Knowledge and ability to use automated/conventional laboratory equipment.
• Ability to follow established procedures.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with colleagues and other healthcare workers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required.

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

• Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.00)
• Shift: Evening Shift (3:00pm-11:30pm) + rotating weekends and Holidays
• Unit/Department:CAC OP Laboratory
• CBA Code: Non-Union

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