Lab Assistant Iii - Santa Rosa, United States - Sutter Health

Sutter Health

Verified Company

Santa Rosa, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Organization:

SSRRH-Sutter Santa Rosa Reg Hospital

Position Overview:

A Laboratory Assistant III at Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital is a senior position in the Clinical Laboratory.

The general duties that are completed by individuals in this job class include: 1) phlebotomy procedures on all ages of patients, 2) processing of specimens, 3) registry of patients/specimens, 4) ability to perform in Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital's Outpatient Drawing Station, 5) utilization of the hospital and laboratory information systems, 6) performance of duties in the Microbiology department, 7) performance of front desk duties, 8) assistance with the inventory and supply needs of the laboratory and 9) performance as Charge Laboratory Assistant as assigned.

A Laboratory Assistant III must be able to perform under pressure and may be required to work any shift (depending on the department's needs and their training).

EDUCATION
- _ Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma._

HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience
Other: Successful completion of phlebotomy training program

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

CPTI-Certified Phlebotomy Technician I

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:

Five or more years of recent experience as a Laboratory Assistant in an acute care hospital setting is required.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Basic knowledge of the functions of a Clinical Laboratory or Anatomical Pathology department and demonstrated phlebotomy skills.
Understands the basic concepts of:
Continuous Quality Improvement
MSDS Program.
Laboratory Safety (OSHA Guidelines, Chemical Hygiene).
Infection Control.
Attitude

- maintains a positive attitude.

Communication Skills

- good communication skills (both orally and in writing).

Computer Skills
Customer Relations

- demonstrates positive customer relations.

Flexibility

- able to adjust in a positive manner to changes in work schedules and assignments based on the needs of the department.

Interactions

- ability to work independently, as part of a team or committee.

Minimal Supervision

- demonstrated ability to work independently with a mínimal amount of supervision.

Organizational skills

- maintains good organizational skills.

Policy and Procedures

- follows established (hospital and laboratory) policies and procedures.

Prioritization

- ability to prioritize and successfully complete their assigned workload in a stressful environment.

Problem Solving

- able to problem solve effectively.

Work Environment

- maintains an effective, uncluttered, and safe working environment.

Work Habits

- maintains good basic work habits (i.e., arriving to work on time, takes their lunches/breaks according to established procedures).

Working Relationships

- able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff members from all departments.

Demonstrates an understanding of customer's needs.
Takes the appropriate actions to meet our customer's needs.
Takes personal responsibility to meet customer's needs.
Takes the personal actions required to enhance the relationships with our customers.
Advocates for the customer.

Job Shift:

Varied

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Every other Weekend

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

32

Employee Status:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $29.14 to $36.24 / hour