Laboratory Assistant II
Company: Sutter Health
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
**Organization:**SEBMF-East Bay Medical Foundation**Position
Overview:**Collects blood specimens, as well as receives, handles
and processes specimens for Laboratory testing. Interacts with
patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and
behavior. Receives, sorts and accessions specimens, assigning to
appropriate pre-analytic and analytic workflow. 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. 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**HS Diploma: High School or General Education Diploma
(GED) or equivalent education/experience**CERTIFICATION &
LICENSURE**CPTI-Certified Phlebotomy Technician I**DEPARTMENT
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE**CPTII-Certified Phlebotomy
Technician II**EXPERIENCE**1 year of basic clinical laboratory and
phlebotomy experience as typically acquired in a similar
environment.**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.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.Ability to compassionately and effectively
interact with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values,
beliefs and behaviors.**Workflow Management Ability to
appropriately respond to:**1) fluctuations in volume,2) unexpected
situations or problems such as equipment or IS failure,3)
shift-to-shift hand-offs,4) STAT test orders,5) specimen integrity
issues,6) regular review of pending logs, priority assignments,
etc.Adherence to Practices & Procedures:1) Ability to follow
standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence.2)
Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes,
policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety
of patients.**Applied Job Knowledge, Critical Thinking & Problem
Solving:**1) Solid critical thinking in applying knowledge and
decision-making.2) Knowledge of and ability to recognize and
appropriately escalate complex and unusual deviations, problems,
unusual occurrences and unexpected outcomes.Effective verbal and
written communication skills.Ability to work in a collaborative
setting where the communication of current, factual, and relevant
work information is required.**PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND
REQUIREMENTS**See required physical demands, mental components,
visual activities & working conditions at the following
link:**License/Certifications:**CPTI-Certified Phlebotomy
Technician I - California Department of Public Health,
CPTII-Certified Phlebotomy Technician II - California Department of
Public Health**Education:**High School Diploma (Required)**Job
Shift:**Days**Schedule:**Full Time**Shift Hours:**8**Days of the
Week:**Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday**Weekend
Requirements:**Saturday,
Sunday**Benefits:**Yes**Unions:**No**Position
Status:**Non-Exempt**Weekly Hours:**40**Employee
Status:**Regular**Number of Openings:**1Sutter Health Affiliates
are equal opportunity employers EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, creed, religion, marital status,
sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex,
gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin
(including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals
who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age,
medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or
protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or
perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical
condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made
unlawful by local, state, or federal law, ordinance or regulation.
External hires must pass a background check/drug screening.
Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be
considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal,
state, and local laws, including but not limited to the San
Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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