Laboratory Assistant III

Position Overview:A Laboratory Assistant III at Sutter Medical Center of Santa Rosa is a senior position in the Clinical Laboratory. The general duties that are completed by individuals in this job class include: 1) phlebotomy procedures on all ages of patients, 2) processing of specimens, 3) registry of patients/specimens, 4) ability to perform in Sutter Medical Center of Santa Rosa’s Outpatient Drawing Station, 5) utilization of the hospital and laboratory information systems, 6) performance of duties in the Microbiology department, 7) performance of front desk duties, 8) assistance with the inventory and supply needs of the laboratory and 9) performance as Charge Laboratory Assistant as assigned. A Laboratory Assistant III must be able to perform under pressure and may be required to work any shift (depending on the department’s needs and their training).Qualifications:Education – A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Successful completion of phlebotomy training program and a California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I license is required.Experience – Five or more years of recent experience as a Laboratory Assistant in an acute care hospital setting is required.Knowledge - Basic knowledge of the functions of a Clinical Laboratory or Anatomical Pathology department and demonstrated phlebotomy skills.Understands the basic concepts of:Continuous Quality ImprovementMSDS Program.Laboratory Safety (OSHA Guidelines, Chemical Hygiene).Infection Control.Organization: Sutter Santa Rosa Regional HospitalEmployee Status: RegularEmployee Referral Bonus: NoBenefits: YesPosition Status: Non-ExemptUnion: YesJob Shift: VariableShift Hours: 8 Hour ShiftDays of the Week Scheduled: Varied DaysWeekend Requirements: Every Other WeekendSchedule: Short HourHrs Per 2wk Pay Period: 32All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state, or federal law, ordinance or regulation. External hires must pass a background check/drug screening. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.