Clinical Laboratory Assistant

Kaiser Permanente; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Assistant to support testing and distribution of lab results. This entry-level, full-time role involves performing phlebotomy and ensuring compliance with safety policies. Ideal candidates will have phlebotomy training and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• At least six months of concentrated phlebotomy experience within the last three years.
• Completion of an accredited Phlebotomy training program within the last year.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory procedures including phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Ensures patient safety and complies with quality and safety policies.
• Documents and communicates lab results, including alerts.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of accredited Phlebotomy training program

Job description

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Job Summary

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

Essential Responsibilities

• Complies with all Kaiser Permanente quality, safety, and emergency policies. Demonstrates quality in work habits and clinical practice. Ensures patient safety in medication, procedures, infection prevention, and fall prevention, including using two patient identifiers and procedural time outs. Reports safety hazards and incidents promptly.
• Greets and communicates courteously with patients.
• Provides clear patient collection instructions.
• Knows specimen collection processes. Proficient with computer systems and software as required.
• Completes laboratory orientation, training, and ongoing education.
• Follows procedures for patient identification, specimen collection, and labeling.
• Receives and processes specimens from patients and departments.
• Assesses specimen integrity, prepares, packages, and arranges transport of specimens. Processes specimens, including racking, creating work lists, and loading instruments.
• Performs equipment maintenance and manages startup/shutdown.
• Answers routine inquiries professionally. Provides excellent customer service and demonstrates service recovery skills.
• Performs waived and moderate complexity lab testing and enters results into the system.
• Documents and communicates results, including alerts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience

At least six months of concentrated phlebotomy experience within the last three years, which may substitute for formal training.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Phlebotomy training program with an 80-hour externship within the last year, or two years of concentrated phlebotomy experience, or a Medical Assistant program including phlebotomy with six months of experience.

License, Certification, Registration

• Phlebotomy Technician Certificate from ASCP, NHA, AMT, or similar within 12 months of hire.

Additional Requirements

• On-call duties and routine pager responsibilities.
• Positive customer interactions and service recovery skills.

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Additional Details

• Entry level, full-time position in Healthcare Provider industry, Hospitals and Healthcare sector.