Laboratory Associate II - Short Hour

Sutter Health
Hayward, CA
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Organization

SSL-Sutter Shared Lab-Bay

Position Overview

The hours for this position is 9:00 PM - 5:30 AM

Performs duties related to receiving, handling and processing specimens for Laboratory testing. Receives, sorts and accessions specimens, assigning to appropriate pre-analytic and analytic workflow. Performs basic post-analytic tasks, including distributing reports, storing and/or retrieving specimens. Completes quality-related tasks such as documentation of work, maintaining a clean, stocked and safe work area, and monitoring pending work, as well as escalating priority work. Operates and/or uses basic pre-analytic lab equipment. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

Job Description

The hours for this position is 9:00 PM - 5:30 AM

Education

  • High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

Typical Experience

  • 1 year recent relevant experience

Skills And Knowledge

  • Advanced knowledge and practices of standard principles, processes, procedures, and equipment related to: 1) ordering Laboratory testing and 2) 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:1) fluctuations in volume. 2) unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or information systems failure; 3) shift-to-shift hand-offs; 4) STAT test orders; 5) specimen integrity issues and 6) 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.

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).

Job Shift

Nights

Schedule

Short Hour

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Rotating Weekends

Benefits

No

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

8

Employee Status

Short Hour

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

Pay Range is $34.55 to $43.18 / 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.
Posted 2026-01-15

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