Laboratory Assistant II

Sutter Health • Santa Rosa, CA

73d • $28 - $35

About The Position

Collects blood specimens, as well as receives, handles and processes specimens for Laboratory testing. Interacts with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behavior. Receives, sorts and accessions specimens, assigning to appropriate pre-analytic and analytic workflow. 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. Completes quality-related tasks such as documentation of work, maintaining a clean, stocked and safe work area, and monitoring pending work, as well as escalating priority work. Operates and/or uses basic pre-analytic lab equipment. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• CPTI-Certified Phlebotomy Technician I or CPT II-Certified Phlebotomy Technician II.
• 1-year recent relevant experience.
• Knowledge of standard principles and processes related to laboratory testing and specimen handling.
• Ability to accurately perform job duties and tasks.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Ability to interact compassionately with patients.
• Knowledge of applicable regulations and procedures for patient privacy and safety.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a laboratory setting.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Collects blood specimens and processes specimens for laboratory testing.
• Interacts with patients of diverse ages and backgrounds.
• Receives, sorts, and accessions specimens for testing.
• Completes computerized tasks related to patient registration and test order entry.
• Performs basic post-analytic tasks including distributing reports and storing specimens.
• Maintains a clean, stocked, and safe work area.
• Monitors pending work and escalates priority tasks as needed.
• Operates basic pre-analytic lab equipment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Part-time schedule with variable days.
• Opportunity for union membership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees