Laboratory Assistant

Sutter Health; City of Auburn (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutter Health’s SAFH-Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital is seeking a clerical/technical specialist to support the pre- and post-analytic phases of the laboratory workflow, ensuring accuracy and patient safety.

Qualifications include a HS Diploma or equivalent; CA CPT I or II licensure; preferred post-high school medical coursework and phlebotomy/ specimen processing experience. Shift options include day/evening/night, with 8-hour shifts and union benefits.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Post-high school medical coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical and technical tasks in the pre- and post-analytic phases of laboratory workflow.
• Supports laboratory operations with accuracy and safety in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Lab terminology

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

HS Diploma

Post-secondary medical coursework

Job description

About this job

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

SAFH-Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital

Position Overview

Performs a variety of clerical and technical tasks associated with the pre and post-analytic phases of the laboratory work flow.

EDUCATION

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

• HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience
• Other: Post-high school course work related to the medical field (e.g. medical terminology, basic anatomy, physiology, etc.) is preferred.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

• CA Licensed Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) I or II

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN

• Experience in one or more of the following: phlebotomy, specimen processing or clerical (lab preferred).
• Proficiency in laboratory and/or hospital information systems is highly desirable.
• Patient contact in a hospital setting is preferred.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory operations is required.
• General knowledge of blood borne pathogens and lab safety is preferred.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a complex fast-paced environment and take appropriate actions in emergent situations.
• Must be able to work within established time frames with attention to detail and accuracy.

Job Shift

Day/Evening/Night

Shift Hours

8

Days of the Week

Variable

As Needed

No

Unions

Yes

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

0

Employee Status

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

Pay Range is $29.96 to $36.47 / 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.