UChicago Medicine · 6 hours ago
Pre Analytical Technician, Laboratory Service Center - Night Shift
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$27/hr - $31/hr
2+ years expUChicago Medicine is a world-class academic healthcare system seeking a Pre Analytical Technician to join their Lab Service Center. The role involves preparing specimens for testing, performing quality assurance tasks, and providing client service by answering inquiries and resolving lab issues.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 2-3 years; experience lab processing & specimen processing
High school diploma or equivalent
Appropriate training/experience in clinical laboratory science
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
Preferred
MLT (ASCP) certification/eligibility
Associates Degree
Benefits
Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $750
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Company
UChicago Medicine
The University of Chicago Medicine has been at the forefront of medicine since 1927, when we cared for our first patients.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$112.4MKey Investors
National Institutes of Health
2019-04-10Grant· $9M
2018-10-14Grant· $3.4M
2017-05-24Grant· $100M
Leadership Team
Ivan Samstein
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, University of Chicago Medicine
Jason Keeler
Executive Vice President and COO
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