Laboratory Associate Ii - Livermore, United States - Sutter Health
Description
Organization:
SSL-Sutter Shared Lab-Bay
Position Overview:
Performs duties related to receiving, handling and processing specimens for Laboratory testing. Receives, sorts and accessions specimens, assigning to appropriate pre-analytic and analytic workflow. Performs basic post-analytic tasks, including distributing reports, storing and/or retrieving specimens.
Completes quality-related tasks such as documentation of work, maintaining a clean, stocked and safe work area, and monitoring pending work, as well as escalating priority work.
Operates and/or uses basic pre-analytic lab equipment. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.EDUCATION:
- HS Diploma: High School or General Education Diploma (GED). or equivalent education/experience
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
- 1 year recent relevant experience
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Advanced knowledge and practices of standard principles, processes, procedures, and equipment related to: 1) ordering Laboratory testing and 2) handling and processing biological specimens routinely submitted to the Laboratory for analysis.
- Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks.
- Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected timeframes.
- Workflow Management Ability to appropriately respond to: 1) fluctuations in volume. 2) unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or information systems failure; 3) shifttoshift handoffs; 4) STAT test orders; 5) specimen integrity issues and 6) regular review of pending logs, priority assignments, etc.
- Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients.
- Ability to work in a collaborative setting where the communication of current, factual, and relevant work information is required.
- Knowledge of and ability to recognize and appropriately escalate complex and unusual deviations, problems, unusual occurrences and unexpected outcomes.
Job Shift:
Nights
Schedule:
Per Diem/Casual
Shift Hours:
8
Days of the Week:
Variable
Weekend Requirements:
Rotating Weekends
Benefits:
No
Unions:
No
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
0
Employee Status:
Per Diem/Casual
Number of Openings:
1
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $32.55 to $40.68 / hour
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