LabAssistantIII

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! **Organization:** MPHS-Mills-Peninsula Medical Center **Position Overview:** Performs duties primarily in support of analyzing Laboratory quality control and patient specimens. Also performs quality assurance tasks related to the analytic phase of Laboratory work flow. Operates, maintains and does basic troubleshooting of Laboratory analyzers that perform testing classified as "waived" and "moderate complexity". Collects blood specimens and interacts with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behavior. Receives, handles and processes a variety of specimens for Laboratory testing. Completes computerized tasks related to patient registration and/or test order entry, specimen collection, receiving and processing. Performs basic post-analytic tasks, including distributing reports, storing and/or retrieving specimens. Provides guidance to phlebotomists and lab assistants to promote optimal workflow and rapid problem resolution. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. **Job Description** : **EDUCATION:** * HS Diploma: High School or General Education Diploma (GED) **CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:** * CPTI-Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (California) **TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:** * 2 years recent relevant experience. **SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:** Knowledge and practice of standard principles, processes, procedures, and equipment related to. 1) Ordering Laboratory testing, 2) Collecting blood specimens, 3) Compassionately and effectively interacting with patients, 4) Handling and processing biological specimens routinely submitted to the Laboratory for analysis, 5) Supporting the performance of waived and moderate complexity testing. 6) Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks. 7) Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completio