Laboratory Associate III

Sutter Health • San Francisco, CA

3d • $37 - $52

About The Position

Performs duties primarily supporting analysis of Laboratory quality control and patient specimens. Performs 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 a variety of specimens for Laboratory testing. Performs basic post-analytic tasks, including distributing reports and storing or retrieving specimens. Adheres to applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of recent relevant experience.
• Knowledge of standard principles, processes, procedures, and equipment related to ordering Laboratory testing; handling and processing biological specimens; and supporting waived and moderate-complexity testing.
• 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.
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures regarding patient privacy and safety.
• Solid critical-thinking and decision-making skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate current, factual, and relevant work information.

Responsibilities

• Support analysis of 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 analyzers used for waived and moderate-complexity testing.
• Receive, handle, and process specimens for Laboratory testing.
• Distribute reports and store or retrieve specimens.
• Follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and safety.
• Organize and prioritize assigned work, respond to changes in workload and unexpected situations, manage handoffs and STAT orders, address specimen integrity issues, and review pending logs and priority assignments.
• Recognize and appropriately escalate complex or unusual deviations, problems, occurrences, and outcomes.
• Communicate current, factual, and relevant work information in a collaborative setting.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED