Laboratory Assistant

Kaiser Permanente; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii, Honolulu seeks an entry-level Phlebotomy Technician to obtain specimens, process samples, and support laboratory operations. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and patient-focused service in a fast-paced setting.

The position requires a high school diploma, phlebotomy training, and at least three months of phlebotomy and clinical lab experience. CPR certification and strong communication skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum three months of phlebotomy experience.
• Minimum three months of experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• High School Diploma.
• Phlebotomy training.

Responsibilities

• Obtain laboratory specimens such as blood, urine and sputum directly from patient.
• Using centrifuge, separates plasma or serum from whole blood; label, store, and provide info for further testing.
• Maintain and operate equipment; keep QC charts and refrigerators/freezers within department.
• Inoculates bacteriological specimens on culture media; prepares smears for staining.
• Performs data entry; maintains records of all tests; reports laboratory findings to authorized persons.
• Transports items between laboratory, clinic and hospital locations; maintains packing/shipping training and certification.
• Performs glucose testing using a Point-of-Care device.
• Prepares solutions, reagents, and stains; cleans and sterilizes equipment; maintains stock.
• Maintains neatness of work area; demonstrates service excellence.
• Demonstrates knowledge to provide care appropriate to age groups; culturally sensitive care.
• Adheres to current laws and regulations; reports non-compliance.
• Cooperates with staff; acts as team player with courtesy and respect.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Adaptability

Customer service

Oral communication

Teamwork

Written communication

English proficiency

Training

Education

High School Diploma

Phlebotomy training

Job description

Job Summary

Under direct supervision, performs clinical laboratory procedures using manual equipment. Maintains required records and data. Assists laboratory technician and medical technologists. Supports compliance and Principles of Responsibility. Maintains confidentiality. Protects organizational assets. Exhibits ethics and integrity. Adheres to applicable federal and state laws and regulations, accreditation and licensing requirements, policies and procedures. Reports and/or resolves issues of non-compliance.

Essential Responsibilities

• Obtains laboratory specimens such as blood, urine and sputum directly from patient.
• Using centrifuge, separates plasma or serum from whole blood. Checks specimen acceptability for testing. Labels, distributes, and stores samples appropriately. Measures/weighs appropriate samples. Provides information to technicians and technologists to be used in further laboratory testing.
• Maintains and operates equipment such as centrifuges used to prepare samples for testing. Keeps Quality Control Maintenance Charts on such equipment as well as refrigerators and freezers within department. Tends automatic equipment as appropriate to prepare specimens for analytical testing.
• Inoculates bacteriological specimens on culture media. Prepares smears for staining.
• Performs input of data via computer CRT/keyboard. Handles inquiries on laboratory specimen requirements and handling. Keeps detailed records of all tests performed. Reports laboratory findings to authorized persons.
• Assists in transporting items between laboratory, clinic and hospital locations. Maintains packing/shipping training and certification as appropriate to remain in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Performs glucose testing using a Point-of-Care testing device.
• Prepares solutions, reagents, and stains, following standard laboratory formulas and procedures. Cleans and sterilizes laboratory equipment and instruments. Maintains laboratory stock of supplies and chemicals.
• Maintains neatness and cleanliness of work area.
• Maintains customer focus. Demonstrates principles of service excellence in all activities.
• Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care and/or service appropriate to age groups served.
• Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide culturally sensitive care and/or service.
• Adheres to and maintains current knowledge of Principles of Responsibility, applicable federal and state laws and regulations, accreditation and licensing requirements, policies and procedures. Reports and/or resolves issues of non-compliance.
• On regular, sustained basis, cooperates with other staff members both within and outside department in accomplishment of own job duties as well as assisting others in accomplishing theirs. Serves as team player and role model for other employees in organization, always exhibiting traits of courtesy, caring, helpfulness and respect. Conducts self in service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, cooperative, sensitive, respectful and kind when dealing with members, visitors, public and all employees.
• Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned.

Experience

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) months of phlebotomy experience.
• Minimum three (3) months experience in clinical laboratory setting.

Education

• High School Diploma.
• Phlebotomy training.

License, Certification, Registration

• Heartsaver CPR AED within 6 months of hire from American Heart Association

Additional Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, customer service, oral communication, teamwork, and written communication.
• Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone.
• Reading, writing, speaking, understanding English.
• Training/giving and receiving instructions.
• Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g., organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration and alertness.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing, spreadsheet, and database PC applications.
• Certified Clinical Laboratory Phlebotomist (CLPlb) by the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel, Inc.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
• Post high school coursework in biology, chemistry or related science.

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.

Primary Location

Hawaii,Honolulu,Moanalua Ancillary Building

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift

Variable

Workdays

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

Working Hours Start

12:01 AM

Working Hours End

11:59 PM

Job Schedule

Full-time

Job Type

Standard

Worker Location

Onsite

Employee Status

Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation

HL5|UNITE HERE|Local 5

Job Level

Entry Level

Department

Moanalua Medical Center - Patholgy/Lab-Specmen Procuremt - 1208

Pay Range

$25.97 - $28.85 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel

No

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.