Lab Asst II

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to perform venipuncture, capillary punctures, and pre-analytical steps for diverse patients. The role requires maintaining specimen labeling, documentation, and compliance with lab procedures.

Responsibilities include quality bar-coding, specimen transport, and handling patient interactions with professionalism. Weekend rotating shifts are required per operational needs.

Qualifications

• One year phlebotomy experience in an acute care medical center or equivalent setting.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Phlebotomy Technician I or II certification (California) required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and finger/heel sticks for patients of all ages.
• Label specimens accurately and transport to the lab.
• Perform pre-analytical steps including labeling, centrifugation and specimen processing.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Education

Phlebotomy Technician I Certification (California)

Phlebotomy Technician II Certification (California)

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:

• Will work rotating weekends. Schedule subject to change based on operational needs.
• Week 1:Sun 2:30-11PM, Mon 2:30-6:30PM, Wed 2:30-6:30PM; Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat OFF; Week 2: Sun, Wed, Thu & Fri OFF; Mon, Tue & Fri 2:30-11PM