Laboratory Associate III Microbiology - Per Diem

Sutter Health Laboratory Position

Performs duties primarily in support of analyzing Laboratory quality control and patient specimens. Also performs quality assurance tasks related to the analytic phase of Laboratory work flow. Operates, maintains and does basic troubleshooting of Laboratory analyzers that perform testing classified as "waived" and "moderate complexity." Receives, handles and processes a variety of specimens for Laboratory testing. Performs basic post-analytic tasks, including distributing reports, storing and/or retrieving specimens. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

Education: HS Diploma: High School or General Education Diploma (GED)

Typical Experience: 2 years recent relevant experience

Skills and Knowledge:

• Advanced knowledge and practices of standard principles, processes, procedures, and equipment related to: ordering Laboratory testing and 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 fluctuations in volume, unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or information systems failure; shift-to-shift hand-offs; STAT test orders; specimen integrity issues and 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, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients.
• Ability to work in a collaborative setting where the communication of current, factual, and relevant work information is required.
• Knowledge of and ability to recognize and appropriately escalate complex and unusual deviations, problems, unusual occurrences and unexpected outcomes.