Laboratory Assistant

Sutter Health • Auburn, WA

2d • $30 - $36

About The Position

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SAFH-Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital Position Overview: Performs a variety of clerical and technical tasks associated with the pre and post-analytic phases of the laboratory work flow. Job Description: EDUCATION Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma. HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience Other: Post-high school course work related to the medical field (e.g. medical terminology, basic anatomy, physiology, etc.) is preferred. CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE CA Licensed Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) I or II PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN: 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. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory operations is required. General knowledge of blood borne pathogens and lab safety is preferred. 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. Job Shift: Day/Evening/Night Schedule: Per Diem/Casual Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Variable Weekend Requirements: As Needed Benefits: No Unions: Yes Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 0 Employee Status: Per Diem/Casual Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $29.96 to $36.47 / hour The 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. Working at Sutter Health Sutter Health values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization. As a result, you are empowered to apply your passion for healing in innovative ways to care for patients and their families.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience
• 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.
• CA Licensed Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) I or II 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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED