LabAssociateII-LimitedTerm

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! **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. **Job Description** : **EDUCATION:** * High School or General Education Diploma (GED) **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,