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Lab Associate II - Per Diem

Sutter Health·Livermore, California

$36 - $50/hr·Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 7 days ago
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About the role

The role involves receiving, handling, and processing biological specimens for laboratory testing and managing pre- and post-analytic workflows. It also includes maintaining a safe work area and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations for patient care.

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization

  • SSL-Sutter
  • Shared
  • Lab-Bay
  • Position
  • Overview: 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.

*PM Shift 1: 00pm-9:30pm

Job Description: EDUCATION: HS Diploma: High School 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:
  • Evenings
  • Schedule:
  • Per
  • Diem/Casual
  • Shift
  • Hours: 8
  • Days of the
  • Week:
  • Variable
  • Weekend
  • Requirements: Rotating Weekends

Benefits

No Unions: No Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 0 Employee Status: Per Diem/Casual Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $35.59 to $49.82 / 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.

Requirements

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and one year of recent relevant experience. Proficiency in laboratory specimen handling and the ability to manage fluctuating workloads and critical thinking are required.

  • high school
  • Written Communication
  • Verbal Communication
  • Workflow Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Patient Safety
  • Critical Thinking
  • Laboratory Testing
  • Specimen Processing
  • Pre-analytic Workflow
  • Patient Privacy
  • Quality Documentation
  • Post-analytic Tasks

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$36 - $50/hr
Location
Livermore, California
Posted
Jul 21, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Sutter Health

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit, people-centered healthcare system providing comprehensive care throughout California. Sutter Health is committed to innovative, high-quality patient care and community partnerships, and innovative, high-quality patient care. Today, Sutter...

Salary listed on 589 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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California lab support roles stay in demand

In California, Lab Associate II per diem roles often see steady demand because labs need flexible coverage for specimen handling, STAT orders, and shifting patient volumes. These roles are competitive when candidates can show recent lab experience, strong organization, and comfort working quickly under changing workloads. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your recent specimen-handling experience and readiness for per diem scheduling before applying.

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