Sutter Health
Laboratory Associate II (Per Diem)
Sutter Health, Livermore, California, United States, 94551
Organization:
SSL-Sutter Shared Lab-BayPosition 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.Job Description:EDUCATION:Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.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) shift-to-shift hand-offs; 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.
Solid critical thinking in applying knowledge and decision-making.
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:
VariedSchedule:
Per Diem/CasualShift Hours:
8Days of the Week:
VariableWeekend Requirements:
Rotating WeekendsBenefits:
NoUnions:
NoPosition Status:
Non-ExemptWeekly Hours:
0Employee Status:
Per Diem/CasualNumber of Openings:
0Pay Range is $33.54 to $41.91 / hour.The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.
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SSL-Sutter Shared Lab-BayPosition 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.Job Description:EDUCATION:Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.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) shift-to-shift hand-offs; 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.
Solid critical thinking in applying knowledge and decision-making.
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:
VariedSchedule:
Per Diem/CasualShift Hours:
8Days of the Week:
VariableWeekend Requirements:
Rotating WeekendsBenefits:
NoUnions:
NoPosition Status:
Non-ExemptWeekly Hours:
0Employee Status:
Per Diem/CasualNumber of Openings:
0Pay Range is $33.54 to $41.91 / hour.The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.
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