Sutter Health

Not-for-profit integrated healthcare network managing hospitals

Lab Associate 3

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsPosted on Nov 11

Full-timeLivermore, CA, USA$37.38 - $52.32 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) is required.
Two years of recent relevant experience is required.
Advanced knowledge and practices of standard principles, processes, procedures, and equipment related to ordering laboratory testing and handling and processing biological specimens routinely submitted to the laboratory for analysis.
Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks.
Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected timeframes.
Ability to manage workflow by responding appropriately to fluctuations in volume, unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or information systems failure, shift-to-shift hand-offs, STAT test orders, specimen integrity issues, and regular review of pending logs and priority assignments.
Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence.
Ability to apply critical thinking in knowledge application and decision-making.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring patient privacy and safety.
Ability to work collaboratively and communicate current, factual, and relevant work information.
Knowledge of and ability to recognize and appropriately escalate complex and unusual deviations, problems, unusual occurrences, and unexpected outcomes.

Responsibilities

Analyze laboratory quality-control and patient specimens.
Perform quality-assurance tasks related to the analytic phase of laboratory workflow.
Operate, maintain, and perform basic troubleshooting of laboratory analyzers that perform waived and moderate-complexity testing.
Receive, handle, and process a variety of specimens for laboratory testing.
Perform basic post-analytic tasks, including distributing reports and storing or retrieving specimens.
Follow local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering patient care.

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SSL-Sutter Shared Lab-Bay

Position 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." Receives, handles and processes a variety of specimens for Laboratory testing. Performs basic post-analytic tasks, including distributing reports, storing and/or retrieving specimens. 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)

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

2 years recent relevant experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Advanced knowledge and practices of standard principles, processes, procedures, and equipment related to: 1) ordering Laboratory testing and 2) handling and processing biological specimens routinely submitted to the Laboratory for analysis.
Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks.
Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected timeframes.
Workflow Management Ability to appropriately respond to: 1) fluctuations in volume. 2) unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or information systems failure; 3) shift-to-shift hand-offs; 4) STAT test orders; 5) specimen integrity issues and 6) regular review of pending logs, priority assignments, etc.
Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence.
Solid critical thinking in applying knowledge and decision-making.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients.
Ability to work in a collaborative setting where the communication of current, factual, and relevant work information is required.
Knowledge of and ability to recognize and appropriately escalate complex and unusual deviations, problems, unusual occurrences and unexpected outcomes.

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

Days of the Week:

Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Weekend Requirements:

Sunday

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $37.38 to $52.32 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider 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.

About the Company

Sutter Health

Not-for-profit integrated healthcare network managing hospitals

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare network serving Northern California. It operates a broad system of medical facilities—including hospitals, outpatient centers, and research institutes—to provide care for everything from routine checkups to complex surgeries. The network uses digital health tools and conducts clinical research to improve patient outcomes, and it reinvests earnings back into community health initiatives, medical research, and facility improvements. Revenue comes from patient services, insurance reimbursements, and government health programs. Its goal is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while expanding preventive care and wellness programs to improve long-term community health.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $4.2M
Headquarters: Sacramento, CA
Founded: 1981

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