Sutter Health

Pathology Lab Assistant II

Sutter Health$75K — $105K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required before start date.
  • Understanding of laboratory principles and procedures related to chemicals and pathogens.
  • Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
  • Strong communication skills for diverse audiences, including non-medical personnel.
  • Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Office and laboratory information systems.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Competence in problem-solving using established procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Receive, prepare, distribute, store, and dispose of laboratory specimens and materials.
  • Register patients and enter billing records accurately.
  • Maintain cleanliness, stock supplies, and perform routine equipment maintenance.
  • Assist Pathology personnel during examinations and routine testing processes.
  • Deliver excellent customer service to clients, patients, and researchers.
  • Support healthcare providers in disease diagnosis and monitoring.
  • Ensure patient privacy by safeguarding protected health information.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package offered to eligible positions.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Supportive work environment with a focus on collaboration and respect.
  • Flexible scheduling with evening shifts and rotating weekends.
  • Variety of tasks and responsibilities to enhance skillsets.
Full Job Description
Organization:
CPMC-California Pacific Med Center Davies

Position Overview:
Integrates knowledge, theory and training to properly execute procedures in assigned areas of the laboratory. Responsibilities may include performing specimen and material receipt, preparation, distribution, storage, and disposal; patient visit registration and billing record entry; cleaning, stocking, and routine maintenance; supporting Pathology personnel and pathologists during consultations, postmortem examinations, and routine testing; providing customer service and assistance to clients, pathologists, patients, researchers, and other members of the patient care team; and other routine pre-analytic and post-analytic processes necessary to support health care providers in the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of disease. Works cooperatively with physicians, clients, and staff to facilitate superior patient care and to represent the laboratory positively by acting with courtesy, dignity, respect, and professionalism.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:
  • HS Diploma: High School Diploma or General Education (GED) provided prior to start date


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
  • Knowledge and practice of standard principles, procedures, views, and equipment related to handling of chemicals, pathogens, and other potentially infectious agents.
  • Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
  • Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
  • Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
  • General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) and related information systems (laboratory Information System (LIS), electronic health records (EHR), and EPIC.
  • Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
  • Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
  • Ensure the privacy of each patient's protected health information (PHI).
  • Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.


Job Shift:
Evenings

Schedule:
Full Time

Shift Hours:
8

Days of the Week:
Variable

Weekend Requirements:
Rotating Weekends

Benefits:
Yes

Unions:
No

Position Status:
Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:
40

Employee Status:
Regular

Pay Range is $36.30 to $50.82 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers 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.

About Sutter Health

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit health system in Northern California, headquartered in Sacramento. It includes doctors, hospitals and other health care services in more than 100 Northern California cities and towns. Major service lines of Sutter Health-affiliated hospitals include cardiac care, women’s and children’s services, cancer care, orthopedics and advanced patient safety technology.
Learn more about Sutter Health
Size
58,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1981

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