Pathology Lab Assistant III

Sutter Health•Burlingame, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position integrates knowledge, theory, and training to properly execute procedures in assigned areas of the laboratory. As a member of the laboratory team, the assistant works cooperatively with physicians, clients, and staff to facilitate superior patient care and to represent the laboratory positively by acting with courtesy, dignity, respect, and professionalism. The role supports health care providers in the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and prevention of disease.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education (GED)
2 years of recent relevant experience
Knowledge and practice of standard principles, procedures, views, and equipment related to handling of chemicals, pathogens, and other potentially infectious agents
Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people
Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) and related information systems (laboratory Information System (LIS), electronic health records (EHR), and EPIC)
Ability to work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions
Ability to identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options
Ability to ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI)
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives

Responsibilities

Performing specimen and material receipt, preparation, distribution, storage, and disposal
Patient visit registration and billing record entry
Manual and automated processing of samples
Loading/operating low to moderate complexity automated processing and testing instruments
Cleaning, stocking, and routine maintenance
Supporting Pathology personnel and pathologists during consultations, postmortem examinations, and routine testing
Providing customer service and assistance to clients, pathologists, patients, researchers, and other members of the patient care team
Performing other routine pre-analytic and post-analytic processes necessary to support health care providers in the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of disease
Working cooperatively with physicians, clients, and staff to facilitate superior patient care and to represent the laboratory positively by acting with courtesy, dignity, respect, and professionalism