Pathology Laboratory Assistant II

Overview

Integrates knowledge, theory and training to properly execute procedures in assigned areas of the laboratory. 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen and material receipt, preparation, distribution, storage, and disposal.
• Register patient visits and enter billing records.
• Clean, stock, and perform routine maintenance of laboratory areas.
• Support Pathology personnel and pathologists during consultations, postmortem examinations, and routine testing.
• Provide customer service and assistance to clients, pathologists, patients, researchers, and other members of the patient care team.
• Conduct other routine pre‑analytic and post‑analytic processes necessary to support health‑care providers in diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and prevention of disease.

Education

High School Diploma or General Education (GED) required prior to start date.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge and practice of standard principles, procedures, and equipment related to handling chemicals, pathogens, and other potentially infectious agents.
• Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Written and verbal communication 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.
• General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and related information systems (Laboratory Information System, electronic health records, EPIC).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, handling multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• Ensure privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
• Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Schedule

• Shift: Evenings, Per Diem/Casual.
• Hours: 4 days per week, variable.
• Weekend requirements: None, occasionally.

Pay

Pay range is $36.30 to $50.82 per hour. The compensation range may vary based on geographic location and other factors. Base pay is one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program.

Benefits

Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.