Laboratory Assistant

Sutter Health

12h • $30 - $36

About The Position

Performs a variety of clerical and technical tasks associated with the pre and post-analytic phases of the laboratory work flow.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience
• CA Licensed Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) I or II
• Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory operations is required.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a complex fast-paced environment and take appropriate actions in emergent situations.
• Must be able to work within established time frames with attention to detail and accuracy.

Nice To Haves

• Post-high school course work related to the medical field (e.g. medical terminology, basic anatomy, physiology, etc.) is preferred.
• Experience in one or more of the following: phlebotomy, specimen processing or clerical (lab preferred).
• Proficiency in laboratory and/or hospital information systems is highly desirable.
• Patient contact in a hospital setting is preferred.
• General knowledge of blood borne pathogens and lab safety is preferred.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED