Clinical Lab Tech

Sutter Health; Castro Valley (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Part time

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Benefits

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Job summary

SEMC - Sutter Eden Medical Center in Castro Valley, CA, seeks a Part Time Lab Support Technician to assist the Clinical Laboratory Scientist. Responsibilities include receiving specimens, processing sendouts, preparing cultures, and operating analyzers under supervision.

CPT I phlebotomy and EKG duties are required, with potential advancement as experience grows. This non-licensed position emphasizes teamwork, compliance with California law, and accurate specimen handling.

Qualifications

• Two years of working experience in a clinical laboratory or a commercial laboratory preferred.
• Phlebotomy and EKG skills, CPT I certification at minimum.
• Knowledge of laboratory information systems and standard lab procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process specimens and manage sendouts.
• Set up microbiology cultures and perform instrument maintenance.
• Operate analyzers under CLS supervision; perform phlebotomy (CPT I) and EKG as needed.

Skills

Laboratory Information System

Education

AA in science

Bachelors in chemistry/biology/biochemistry

Job description

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

• CPTI-Certified Phlebotomy Technician I
• CPTII-Certified Phlebotomy Technician II

Organization

SEMC - Sutter Eden Medical Center

Position Overview

This is a non-licensed position designed to provide assistance to the Clinical Laboratory Scientist by performing certain procedures in the laboratory within limits specified by California Law. The duties include but not limited to: receiving and processing specimens, preparing sendouts, setting up microbiology cultures, performing instrument maintenance, and operating analyzers under the direction of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist. The Clinical Lab Technician must be able to perform EKG and phlebotomy (at least CPT I certified).

Job Description

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

EDUCATION

Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

• Associate's: AA degree in science
• Bachelor's: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology or biochemistry

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

• CPTI-Certified Phlebotomy Technician I
• CPTII-Certified Phlebotomy Technician II

Preferred Experience As Typically Acquired In

• Two years of working experience in a clinical laboratory or a commercial laboratory, including 6-month experience as a certified phlebotomist (CPT I).
• Prior working experience as a laboratory technician.

Skills And Knowledge

• Knowledge of Laboratory Information System

Job Shift

Varied

Schedule

Part Time

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Every other Weekend

Benefits

Yes

Unions

Yes

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

24

Employee Status

Limited Term (Fixed Term)

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $39.04 to $48.73 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.