senior medical assistant

registered nurse

medical assistant

health screener

nursing assistant

Stanford Health Care

Laboratory Technician 
As a blood bank lab technician, my duties and responsibilities are as follows:
-Processes/checks for specimen acceptability, data entry of patient information and requested test(s) in the clinical laboratory and department database
-Provides good customer service: answering incoming client inquiries and contacting nursing units or physicians with discrepancies and issues.
-Trains and assesses potential employees for the department
-Updates laboratory Standard Operating Procedures and validates when needed
-Gathers data and provides report of department TAT of tests
-Makes appropriate decisions concerning components prepared and modified
-Modifies blood products such as washing of red blood cells, packing platelets and syringing of blood components following FDA regulations
-Selects and issues non-RBC blood components upon request of patient care departments
-Receives deliveries of components from donor centers and arranging them in inventory
-Researches blood inventory discrepancies (critical inventory) and resolves them
-Daily monitoring of blood product inventory and temperature checks to remote site blood bank refrigerators in ASC, SCH OR, and other SCH locations
-Rotates as acting charge lab technician: coordinating with staff coverage and workflow; prioritizes and distributes incoming work load
-Actively participates with triage of Emergency Release of blood products; response to trauma providing uncrossmatched blood products as requested
-Performs daily/monthly maintenance of laboratory equipment such as: incubators, centrifuges, plasma thawers, and refrigerators; maintains record of lot numbers of disposable items
-Validates and performs routine testing of computer workflow processes coordinating with hospital LIS

The staff are excellent. The nurses and staff are great to work with. Management was horrible. In the Emeryville pre-op, OR and PACU setting, both manager and assistant manager were new to outpatient surgery and had no idea of patient flow and no clue what their staff does on a daily basis. All the hard work that was done was not appreciated and went unrecognized. Their office was a long ways away from the floor and hardly saw them unless they did their rounds (once a day). The only time we were called in to the office is for something bad. Never anything good. They can not jump in to help when they are understaffed and over booked. They can’t relieve anyone for breaks because they can’t chart, refuse to learn and don’t know how to start and IV. Communication with staff was very very poor to say the least. Not sure how they got the job. They do not back up their staff, instead, they will throw them under the bus and allow others to mistreat them. Very two faced. Never know what kind of mood they’re in. Beware, those mood changes can give you whiplash. Do not adhere to union contract. Will not honor missed meal penalties. Micromanage staff by forcing them to write down a list of what they did on days where there was no surgeries scheduled as if it’s their fault that there’s no surgeries scheduled. Gets mad at the staff when certain supply is not on site as if it was their sole responsibility to make sure the surgeon’s supplies were in order. Is that not part of being a manager? Making sure your surgeons have the supplies they need to perform surgery? It was a mess working there with those managers and probably still is. So glad I left.

Working at Stanford Medical Center has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my professional career. From day one, I was welcomed into a culture that values excellence, compassion, innovation, and collaboration. The institution’s commitment to both patient care and employee development is unmatched.

What sets Stanford apart is not just its world-class reputation in medicine and research, but the people who make up its community. I had the privilege of working alongside some of the most talented and dedicated professionals in healthcare. The teamwork, mutual respect, and shared sense of purpose made every day fulfilling and motivating.

The leadership at Stanford fosters an environment of continuous learning and professional growth. I was encouraged to pursue new challenges, supported in my goals, and given opportunities to contribute in meaningful ways. The resources available, from cutting-edge technology to ongoing education programs, truly reflect Stanford’s investment in both its staff and its mission.

Moreover, the focus on patient-centered care and ethical practice is something I deeply admire. It’s clear that every decision made is rooted in the best interests of the patients and the community we serve.

If you're looking for a place where your work has real impact, where you’re surrounded by excellence, and where your contributions are genuinely valued, Stanford Medical Center is that place. I’m proud to have been a part of this remarkable institution and would highly recommend it to anyone seeking a fulfilling career in healthcar

I worked in an infrastructure department—not directly in the front line of dealing with patients.  My colleagues were terrific, knowledgeable and supportive, however the management team was a total shambles.  Never have I worked in an environment where competent, credentialed employees were treated as though they were working in a prison-release job.  We were literally timed to complete tasks, had to ring a bell when a certain quota was met, had to ask to use the restroom and were severely reprimanded if we were one minute late for work or from lunch.  Having to park several lots over from the building due to lack of parking for the employees and walk didn’t count as an excuse.  I am college degrees, in my mid-40’s and have over 20 years of experience in this field and I have never worked in such a toxic, dysfunctional workplace.   People were promoted to managers simply as a result of doing their job well even if that job had zero supervisory or managerial tasks.  My manager had been a glorified data entry clerk with zero people management experience and was awarded a team of 8 professionals to manage because her data entry was efficient and accurate.  Needless to say, the department was a revolving door of employees and managers.  It’s a shame since the reputation of the hospital itself is stellar and for a while I was very proud to work there.  I lasted a year almost to the day I was hired and left due to the utter mess the department had become.  I do not recommend working here .

Just like any other company there will be some good and some bad you will experience. No place is perfect. WIth that said, please stay far far away from the call center. The pay is good here, I mean come on 30+ an hour to answer phones? However, pto/holiday pay at Stanford is terrible and you have to fight tooth and nail just to get pto approved. The call center will work you to the ground and once you are at the ground, management will then continue to bury you 6 feet deep. You are overworked and just when you think they couldn't possibly add anything more to your plate they add on a mountain more tasks. There is no work life balance here, overtime is always required on weekends or holidays. No one is happy here...why do you think there is such a high turnover rate and LOA's? Departments are always short-staffed because managers constantly micro-manage you and critique you on anything you say. If you do not volunteer to do extra tasks because hey you might be completely exhausted that will be a red flag in management's eyes and they will constantly be on your butt and try to push you out. Expect to take over 199 calls a day and be told there is no way you can possibly take that many calls and still be good at your job. The whole call center is a mess and needs to be revamped. Patients constantly get frustrated because they can never speak to someone directly in the clinic and the phone options are unclear. An outsider needs to come in and really listen to what the employees are saying and take it to heart to revamp this whole mess of the third floor.

This was always a place I looked up to for health care and saving lives.  When I realized I would be given an opportunity to work for Stanford I was overly thrilled for the opportunity and accepted the offer immediately without any hesitation.  

After working at Stanford Health Care for a short time I was placed under an intense amount of scrutiny at work. Sometimes even embarrassed in front of colleagues. You are given almost no free thought or allowed to even have your own ideas. Almost no creativity to problem solving. So be prepared for that.

Another issue is that so many people were unhappy at work and over worked to the point where it was like walking on eggshells when it was your turn to speak. If you make one mistake be prepared for your closest colleagues to walk into your bosses office and point out your mistake to try to make themselves "look better".

Although the "non-profit" does have billions of dollars tucked away, there were layoffs like at a for-profit company. I've never been a patient at Stanford Health Care because I didn't work there long to enjoy the fruitful benefits of there amazing health care plan, but my god I hope they don't treat there patients like they do there staff.  

The CEO seems to be completely oblivious to the internal decay that is ramped in the organization.  I guess to consumed in bringing on as many of his mormon church group into executive positions. I don't think I would ever consider working here again.

Good luck to everyone still there!

The inpatient medicine unit posses a physically, emotionally, and mentally challenging work environment for nurses and other staff in direct care of patients. Our patient population is vast and requires a broad nursing and medical knowledge base. 
A typical work day is a 12.5 hour day and it's go go go! We start our day with a "huddle" going over the needs and concerns of the unit and patients. We do bedside shift report and sign off in the patients rooms and include them in the discussion so that each patient is at the center of the report and has a welcoming introduction to oncoming staff. There is great team work involved on our unit and this is key in providing excellent nursing care!
I have learned a lot about the Cystic Fibrosis and transplant patient population while working on this unit at SHC. I've learned lots of new medications associated with this pt population as well.
I think one the most enjoyable parts of this job is being able to work with such dedicated and amazing nurses. It takes a group of strong individuals to "get the job done," and we have just that!
The most gratifying part of the job are those moments when I know I have truly made a difference in someone's life by caring for them. Having a patient hug me with tears in their eyes and praise me with thanks is very rewarding.
As with most nursing, the hardest part of the job is multitasking in such a highly demanding environment. Working as hard a I do has lead to exhaustion!

I am very disappointed with my work environment at the moment. I love what I do in my day to day job but the people who work there are making it difficult to work comfortably. A lot of gossip. Favoritism. Wasting time about gossip within the department rather than focusing on patient care. Poor management. Managers have favorites. Managers have no CI CARE. they have a reputation for getting employees fired simply because they don’t like them.  I was pretty surprised with Stanford and how the work environment feels like high school all over again. People here are totally focused on the wrong things. Very sad to witness considering the lives of patients are in our hands although we are in a laboratory setting not working face to face with patients we are still caring for them behind the scenes. As we should, right? Well this department loves wasting time and delaying care due to their insecurities reeking up the place unnecessarily reflecting that onto others who do their job and are actually there to take their job seriously. I’m so fed up with the unfairness that the pay $$$$ I’m getting, is not even worth it at this point. I’m definitely applying elsewhere. It’s just not worth it working in a unhealthy environment. I rather get paid less elsewhere and be treated fairly and much happier. 

Working here was one of the most stressful experiences of my career. The pay and benefits were competitive, and I enjoyed working with many of my coworkers, but the management culture overshadowed those positives.

The workload was consistently overwhelming, with nonstop high-volume calls and constant pressure to perform without feeling adequately supported. Management relied heavily on micromanagement, which created an environment where employees felt like every mistake was being watched. Instead of feeling coached, I often felt anxious and afraid that I could lose my job over minor errors.

The stress became so severe that I took a three-month medical leave to address anxiety, stress, and depression. Returning to work did not improve the situation, and the same management style and pressure remained. It was difficult to feel valued or secure, even when trying to improve.

If you’re someone who thrives in a highly monitored, fast-paced environment, this may work for you. However, if you’re looking for supportive leadership, constructive coaching, and a workplace that prioritizes employee well-being alongside performance, this was not my experience.

It's mostly an average place to work except some departments, particularly in IT, have a toxic atmosphere where some employees hate showing up to work everyday and complain a lot. The compensation appears high from a base pay perspective at first but for non-manager roles be aware they don't provide bonuses. PTO also appears generous at first but they deduct PTO for company-wide holidays. Some teams don't do very much work while others are extremely busy, even with compensation being similar between both teams. The back-biting which occurs between teams and managers can be difficult to get accustomed to, while it's also difficult to understand the motivation and expectation of some executives. There's definitely a feeling of the ship either being rudderless, ready to retire, or completely bonkers. If offered a position my advice is to skip unless you're desperate or unemployed. If you do come here don't stay for long particularly if you're junior or mid-career. If you do come here early to mid-career something you'll learn is to carry out instructions even when they don't seem to make any sense.

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