Clinical Laboratory Assistant - Rock Creek (Lafayette), On-Call

Kaiser Permanente; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Colorado is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to support testing, delivery and distribution of lab results. You will perform phlebotomy and specimen collection, ensuring patient safety and accurate labeling per procedures.

You will interact with patients professionally, document results, and assist with routine inquiries. Completion of an accredited phlebotomy program and BLS within 3 months are required, with ongoing education and quality practices emphasized.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of concentrated phlebotomy experience within the past three years or equivalent
• High school graduation or equivalent required; accredited phlebotomy program with at least 80-hour externship within last four weeks OR two years of phlebotomy experience OR medical assistant program including phlebotomy.
• Phlebotomy certificates or licensure within 12 months of hire from ASPT, AMT, ASCP, or NHA; Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection per procedures.
• Ensure patient safety with two identifiers and time outs.
• Greet patients professionally and provide clear collection instructions.
• Enter lab results into computer systems; document results including alert values.
• Maintain equipment and perform startup/shutdown as assigned.
• Provide excellent customer service and handle routine inquiries.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient communication

Quality and safety

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy training program with externship

Medical Assistant program with phlebotomy experience

Tools

Laboratory computer systems

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.

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.

Basic Qualifications

Experience

• 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