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.

ACCOUNTABILITIES
*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.

Addendum E – Referred Testing Processing
1. Maintain IATA training for processing and packaging of specimens.
2. Process and package clinical and anatomic specimens for approved reference laboratories.
3. Critical thinking: Implement and follow test utilization algorithms. Recognize inappropriate tests orders, alternate test names and pre-authorization requirements.
4. Make informed recommendations: Research new test requests. Find alternative labs when our primary partners do not offer tests requested. Work with reference lab to resolve any issues.
5. Process research specimens and follow the detailed instructions for that study.
6. Utilize reference laboratory computer system applications independently.
7. Run, review and resolve pending and overdue logs in a timely manner.