Sponsored
Verified Job Lab Technician / Pharmacist

Pathology Laboratory Assistant

Santa Clara, California
Lab Technician / Pharmacist
#791687
Remote / WFH
Sutter Health

Job Description

Qualifications
HS Diploma: High School Diploma or General Education (GED)
2 years of recent relevant experience
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 deadline
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
Benefits
Full Time
Weekly Hours
Pay Range is $36.31 to $50.83 / 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
Responsibilities
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; manual and automated processing of samples; loading/operating low to moderate complexity automated processing and testing instruments ; 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
As a member of the laboratory team, 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
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)
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 description
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD

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; manual and automated processing of samples; loading/operating low to moderate complexity automated processing and testing instruments ; 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. As a member of the laboratory team, 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

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

Typical Experience
• 2 years of recent relevant experience.

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 deadline
• 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

Day/Evening

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements

None

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

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

Pay Range is $36.31 to $50.83 / 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.
View more Pathology Jobs in Santa Clara →
Sponsored

Similar Openings in Lab Technician / Pharmacist

More jobs you might like

Hardwick, Vermont Lab Technician / Pharmacist

Job highlights Identified by Google from the original job post Qualifications Must be willing to obtain full knowledge and competency in the...

Posted 20m ago View Details
Whitefield, Maine Lab Technician / Pharmacist

Job highlights Identified by Google from the original job post Qualifications Candidates must either currently have the Security Officer Ins...

Posted 27m ago View Details
Life Skills Trainer karan Verified
Fairchance, Pennsylvania Lab Technician / Pharmacist

Job highlights Identified by Google from the original job post Qualifications High School Diploma or GED equivalent Six months to one year o...

Posted 28m ago View Details
Beddington, Maine Lab Technician / Pharmacist

Job description Position Summary... What you'll do...Provides pharmaceutical care to Customers including processing and accurately dispensin...

Posted 32m ago View Details
Wilmington, Delaware Lab Technician / Pharmacist

Job highlights Identified by Google from the original job post Qualifications If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorizati...

Posted 33m ago View Details