Lab Specimen Specialist II

Sutter Health; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Sutter Health is seeking a lab support technician to receive, sort, and accession specimens for timely laboratory testing. You will handle and process specimens, distribute reports, and maintain accurate quality documentation while ensuring privacy and safety. The role operates evenings and is full-time, with 40 hours per week.

Requires a high school diploma and at least 1 year of relevant experience. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits are offered with diverse, patient-centered

Qualifications

• Understand standard lab principles and procedures for handling and processing specimens.
• Ability to organize tasks and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure privacy and safety per regulations.
• Respond effectively to workflow fluctuations and prioritize urgent tasks.
• Communicate clearly with team and supervisors about issues and updates.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort and accession specimens for pre-analytic and analytic workflows.
• Handle and process specimens according to procedures and regulations.
• Distribute reports and manage post-analytic tasks.
• Maintain clean, stocked, and safe work area; monitor pending work.
• Escalate priority issues and anomalies promptly to ensure quality and safety.

Skills

Specimen handling

Laboratory workflows

Quality documentation

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Sutter Health is seeking a lab support technician to receive, sort, and accession specimens for timely laboratory testing. You will handle and process specimens, distribute reports, and maintain accurate quality documentation while ensuring privacy and safety. The role operates evenings and is full-time, with 40 hours per week.

Requires a high school diploma and at least 1 year of relevant experience. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits are offered with diverse, patient-centered