Job detail

Laboratory Assistant II

Kaiser Permanente

#Phlebotomy #Patient Care #Healthcare #Venipuncture #Specimen Processing #Acute Care #Clinical Laboratory #Laboratory Assistant #Skin Puncture

Quick overview

Perform venipuncture and skin punctures on patients of all ages while ensuring proper sample labeling and transport. Handle pre-analytical testing steps including centrifuging, logging, and staining bacteriological specimens.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of phlebotomy experience in a medical setting. A California Phlebotomy Technician I or II certificate is required, though exceptions apply for the Regional Reference Lab.

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Job description

Job Summary

To perform venipuncture and skin puncture and pre-analytical and post analytical steps of laboratory testing.

Essential Responsibilities

Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws. Selects the appropriate phlebotomy technique relative to the age and physical maturation of the patient. Assesses the quality of blood to be drawn from the patient based on the patients age, physical maturation and the test or study to be performed. Performs venipuncture, finger stick or heel stick, as required, proficiently on patients of all ages. Properly labels sample(s) and transports to laboratory or Clinical Laboratory Scientist as required. Performs the pre-analytical phase of testing by bar coding, centrifuging, separating, logging, culturing and staining of bacteriological specimens. Monitors and maintains appropriate inventory levels of supplies and reagents. Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations with the public, patients and other personnel. Performs other duties as required including checking in patients collecting appropriate revenue, accessioning test orders and giving preparation instructions to patients. Handles difficult patients in a professional manner. Displays professionalism at all times, both in attitude and appearance. Follows directives form all supervisors, leads and seniors. Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

Basic Qualifications

Experience One (1) year phlebotomy experience in an acute care medical center or non-acute care setting or equivalent military experience. Education High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) required. License, Certification, Registration Phlebotomy Technician II Certificate (California) OR Phlebotomy
Technician
I
Certificate (California)
Additional
Requirements: Demonstrated ability to perform the duties/responsibilities of the job at a fully satisfactory performance level.
NOTE: The SCPMG Regional Reference Lab does not require phlebotomy certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant college courses in the life sciences.

Notes

Primary shift is
GY with working hours starting as early as 10:00 pm. Secondary shift is PM shift. Will work every other weekend & holidays based on operational needs.