Lab Assistant II

Kaiser Permanente; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in California is seeking a skilled Phlebotomist to perform essential laboratory functions including venipuncture and pre-analytical testing. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of relevant experience and the required phlebotomy certification. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with patient interaction and essential duties to ensure quality healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• One year phlebotomy experience in acute care or similar.
• Phlebotomy Technician II or I Certificate in California required.
• Relevant college courses in life sciences preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and skin puncture on patients of all ages.
• Label samples and transport to the lab.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and reagents.

Skills

Venipuncture

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

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:

• May need to travel to OCI & all South OC MOB labs
• May work every other weekend & holidays as needed.
• This is a variable position, start times may vary within the specific shift.