Lab Assistant III

Job Opportunity at Sutter HealthWe are excited to have you consider joining Sutter Health!Organization: MPHS-Mills-Peninsula Medical CenterPosition Overview:Performs duties primarily in support of analyzing laboratory quality control and patient specimens. Also performs quality assurance tasks related to the analytic phase of laboratory work flow. Operates, maintains, and does basic troubleshooting of laboratory analyzers that perform testing classified as "waived" and "moderate complexity". Collects blood specimens and interacts with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs, and behavior. Receives, handles, and processes a variety of specimens for laboratory testing. Completes computerized tasks related to patient registration and/or test order entry, specimen collection, receiving, and processing. Performs basic post-analytic tasks, including distributing reports, storing, and/or retrieving specimens. Provides guidance to phlebotomists and lab assistants to promote optimal workflow and rapid problem resolution. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.Job Description:EDUCATION:HS Diploma: High School or General Education Diploma (GED)CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:CPTI-Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (California)TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:2 years recent relevant experience.SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge and practice of standard principles, processes, procedures, and equipment related to:Ordering laboratory testingCollecting blood specimensCompassionately and effectively interacting with patientsHandling and processing biological specimens routinely submitted to the laboratory for analysisSupporting the performance of waived and moderate complexity testingAbility to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasksAbility to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected timeframesAbility to compassionately and effectively interact with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs, and behaviorsWorkflow Management Ability to appropriately respond to fluctuations in volume; unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or information system failure; shift-to-shift hand-offs; STAT test orders; specimen integrity issues; regular review of pending logs, priority assignments, etc.Adherence to Practices & Procedures Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence. Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients.Applied Job Knowledge, Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Solid critical thinking in applying knowledge and decision-making. Knowledge of and ability to recognize and appropriately escalate complex and unusual deviations, problems, unusual occurrences, and unexpected outcomes. Team Learning & Performance: Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work in a collaborative setting where the communication of current, factual, and relevant work information is required.Job Shift: DaysSchedule: Full TimeShift Hours: 8Days of the Week: VariableWeekend Requirements: Every other WeekendBenefits: YesUnions: NoPosition Status: Non-ExemptWeekly Hours: 40Employee Status: RegularEmployees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.Pay Range is $36.97 to $46.21 / hourThe compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.