Clinical Laboratory Assistant

Kaiser Permanente; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Colorado, Denver area, is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician for Northfield Support Services. The role supports testing, delivery and distribution of lab results, and performs phlebotomy and related specimen collection.

Responsibilities include adhering to safety policies, instructing patients, entering results, and maintaining equipment. This is a part-time onsite position with varied shifts and 36 scheduled hours per week.

Qualifications

• Certified phlebotomy training with externship or 2 years phlebotomy experience; or MA with phlebotomy and 6 months experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow Kaiser quality, safety policies and procedures.
• Greet and instruct patients professionally.
• Communicate patient collection instructions clearly.
• Proficient with computer systems and lab software.
• Complete required lab orientation and ongoing education.
• Label specimens accurately and ensure proper handling.
• Performs waived & moderate complexity lab testing and enters results.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Lab procedures

Patient interaction

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma

Phlebotomy training program

Phlebotomy externship

Medical Assistant with phlebotomy

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,Denver,Northfield Support Services

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Shift

Variable

Workdays

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

Working Hours Start

12:00 AM

Working Hours End

11:59 PM

Job Schedule

Part-time

Job Type

Standard

Worker Location

Onsite

Employee Status

Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation

C01|SEIU|Local 105

Job Level

Entry Level

Department

Northfield Support Services - Rgnl Mg Admn-Ln Cms Support - 1608

Pay Range

$25.13 - $36.98 / hour

Travel

Yes, 100 % 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.