Clinical Lab Tech

Sutter Health·Castro Valley, California

$39 - $49/hrFull Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 5 days ago

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Clinical Lab Tech · $39 - $49/hr

How this role compares

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-34% vs. median posted rate for allied health roles in Castro Valley, California ($59.00/hr)

12 similar openings in the Castro Valley area · median $58.00/hr

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this role: $39.04/hrmedian $59.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted allied health roles in Castro Valley, California rates. This role sits in the 24th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 34% below the Castro Valley, California median for allied health roles.

The Clinical Lab Technician assists the Clinical Laboratory Scientist by processing specimens, setting up microbiology cultures, and performing instrument maintenance. They are also responsible for operating laboratory analyzers and performing EKG and phlebotomy procedures.

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SEMC -
Sutter
Eden
Medical
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Position
Overview: This is a non-licensed position designed to provide assistance to the Clinical Laboratory Scientist by performing certain procedures in the laboratory within limits specified by California Law.
The duties include but not limited to: receiving and processing specimens, preparing sendouts, setting up microbiology cultures, performing instrument maintenance, and operating analyzers under the direction of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist. The Clinical Lab Technician must be able to perform EKG and phlebotomy (at least CPT I certified).

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 Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma. Associate's: AA degree in science Bachelor's: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology or biochemistry

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE CPTI-Certified Phlebotomy Technician I CPTII-Certified Phlebotomy Technician II

Preferred experience as typically acquired in

Two years of working experience in a clinical laboratory or a commercial laboratory, including 6-month experience as a certified phlebotomist (CPT I). Prior working experience as a laboratory technician.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Knowledge of Laboratory Information System Job Shift

Varied
Schedule:
Full
Time
Shift
Hours: 8
Days of the
Week:
Variable
Weekend
Requirements: Every other Weekend

Benefits

Yes Unions: Yes 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 $39.04 to $48.73 / 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 hold a CPT I certification and possess an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a science-related field, though equivalent experience is accepted. Two years of clinical laboratory experience, including six months of phlebotomy experience, is preferred.

associate degree
bachelor degree
Phlebotomy
EKG
Instrument maintenance
Specimen processing
Clinical laboratory procedures
Laboratory information system
Analyzer operation
Microbiology cultures

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $39 - $49/hr
Location: Castro Valley, California
Posted: Sep 9, 2026
Application: Employer website

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