Clinical Laboratory Assistant

Kaiser Permanente; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Colorado, Centennial, Arapahoe Medical Offices, seeks an entry-level Phlebotomy Technician to support the testing, delivery and distribution of lab results. You will perform phlebotomy, specimen handling, and enter results into the lab system to support quality patient care.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma and a certified phlebotomy program with an externship, or equivalent phlebotomy experience, with on-site 40-hour work weeks and on-call duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Phlebotomy training program with an 80-hour externship within the last year, or two years of phlebotomy experience, or a Medical Assistant program including phlebotomy.
• Phlebotomy certification requirements within 12 months of hire are listed in the job posting.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived & moderate complexity lab testing according to established laboratory procedures.
• Enters lab results into the computer system and communicates results to clinical staff.
• Receives, labels and processes specimens; ensures specimen integrity and proper transportation.
• Maintains equipment and adheres to safety and quality policies.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Safety protocols

Education

High school diploma

Phlebotomy training program

Phlebotomy externship 80 hours

Medical Assistant with phlebotomy

Tools

LIS software

Job description

• May be entitled to translation/bilingual, shift or other wage premiums as governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Please refer to the respective collective bargaining agreement for additional information on such wage premiums: https://www.lmpartnership.org/local-contracts.

• May be entitled to translation/bilingual, shift or other wage premiums as governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Please refer to the respective collective bargaining agreement for additional information on such wage premiums: https://www.lmpartnership.org/local-contracts.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of duties to support the testing, delivery and distribution of lab results. Performs a variety of laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy, capillary puncture and other specimen collection processes.

Essential Responsibilities

• This position knows and complies with all Kaiser Permanente quality, safety, and emergency policies and procedures. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice in every interaction with patients, colleagues, providers, and leadership. Ensures patient safety in the preparation and provisioning of care related to but not limited to medications, procedures, infection prevention, fall prevention, including consistent use of two patient identifiers and procedural time outs. Reports safety hazards, accidents and incidents, and unsafe working conditions promptly.
• Greets, instructs and communicates to all patients in a courteous and professional manner.
• Clearly communicates patient collection instructions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of specimen collection processes. Proficient with computer systems and multiple software programs as required, according to company and departmental procedures.
• Successfully completes the required laboratory orientation, training, competencies and on-going education as assigned.
• Follows established procedures for patient identification, specimen collection and labeling.
• Receives and processes specimens received from patients and other departments.
• Assesses specimen integrity and prepares, packages and arranges for transport of specimens as required. Processes specimens to include racking, creating work lists and loading instruments.
• Performs maintenance on equipment and is responsible for equipment startup and shutdown as assigned.
• Answers and assists with routine telephone inquiries in a courteous and professional manner. Provides excellent customer service skills and has positive customer interactions. Demonstrates good service recovery skills.
• Conducts him/herself in accordance with the principles of the Labor Management Partnership & the Bedrock Cultural Elements
• Performs waived & moderate complexity lab testing according to established laboratory procedures. Enters lab results into the computer system for waived & moderate complexity testing.
• Communicates and documents results, including alert values, to clinical staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience

Basic Qualifications

• A minimum of six (6) months of concentrated phlebotomy experience within the three (3) years may be substituted for the phlebotomy training program.

Education

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Phlebotomy training program and successful completion of a phlebotomy externship of at least 80 hours within a four week period within the last year, Or completion of an accredited Phlebotomy training program and two (2) years of previous concentrated phlebotomy experience, Or completion of a Medical Assistant program that includes phlebotomy training and a minimum of six (6) months of concentrated phlebotomy experience within the past three (3) years.

License, Certification, Registration

• Phlebotomy Technician Certificate within 12 months of hire from American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians OR Registered Phlebotomy Technician (AMT) within 12 months of hire from American Medical Technologists OR Phlebotomy Technologist Certificate within 12 months of hire from American Society for Clinical Pathology OR Phlebotomy Technician Certificate within 12 months of hire from National Healthcareer Association
• Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire

Additional Requirements

• Routine pager, on-call duties are required.
• Has positive customer interactions and demonstrates good service recovery skills.
• Provides excellent customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Primary Location: Colorado, Centennial, Arapahoe Medical Offices

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Variable

Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Working Hours Start: 12:00 AM

Working Hours End: 11:59 PM

Job Schedule: Full-time

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: C01|SEIU|Local 105

Job Level: Entry Level

Department: Arapahoe Medical Offices - Pathology/Lab-Clinical Lab - 1608

Pay Range: $25.13 - $36.98 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Work Setting: Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.