Lab Associate III Microbiology - Short Hour

Sutter Health•Livermore, CA

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About The Position

Performs duties primarily in support of analyzing laboratory quality control and patient specimens, along with quality assurance tasks related to the analytic phase of laboratory workflow. Operates, maintains, and performs basic troubleshooting of laboratory analyzers used for waived and moderate-complexity testing. Receives, handles, and processes specimens for laboratory testing; performs basic post-analytic tasks, including distributing reports and storing or retrieving specimens. Follows applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety while supporting optimal patient care. This is a short-hour, non-exempt position with an 8-hour weekly schedule. The shift is days, with variable days of the week and weekend work every weekend. The posted pay range is $37.38 to $52.32 per hour. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
Two years of recent relevant experience.
Advanced knowledge of standard principles, processes, procedures, and equipment related to ordering laboratory testing and handling and processing biological specimens.
Ability to perform duties and assigned tasks accurately, precisely, and reliably.
Ability to organize and prioritize work for completion within expected timeframes.
Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence.
Solid critical-thinking and decision-making skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures related to patient privacy and safety.
Ability to work collaboratively and recognize when to escalate unusual issues.

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 used for waived and moderate-complexity testing.
Receive, handle, and process specimens for laboratory testing.
Perform basic post-analytic tasks, including distributing reports and storing or retrieving specimens.
Follow applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure patient privacy and safety.
Organize and prioritize duties to complete tasks within expected timeframes.
Respond appropriately to fluctuations in volume, unexpected equipment or information-system problems, shift hand-offs, STAT orders, specimen-integrity issues, and pending-log reviews.
Recognize and appropriately escalate complex or unusual deviations, problems, occurrences, and outcomes.
Communicate current, factual, and relevant work information in a collaborative setting.