Laboratory Assistant II

Kaiser Permanente; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support phlebotomy and specimen processing under the supervision of licensed staff. The role includes drawing blood, preparing specimens, and performing clerical tasks in a California lab environment.

Responsibilities include accurate documentation, notifying physicians of results, stocking supplies, and assisting with training other assistants. A California Phlebotomy Technician I or II certificate and a high school diploma are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Phlebotomy Technician II or I Certificate (California) required.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and write simple correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Draws blood from patients by finger, heel, or vein with aseptic technique.
• Collects correct specimen type and amount.
• Documents requests and released lab results accurately.
• Informs physicians of released results.
• Processes and routes lab specimens.
• Orders, distributes, and stocks supplies as needed.
• Trains and evaluates Laboratory Assistants.
• Performs other related duties as necessary.
• Supervisory responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Compliance with applicable laboratory regulations.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient interaction

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Blood collection equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction and oversight of the Laboratory Director and Laboratory Manager, or designee, within the scope of Unlicensed Laboratory Personnel as described in B&PC 1269, receives and processes specimens, performs clerical tasks and performs phlebotomy. May operate automated or semi-automated test equipment, or plate and process microbiology specimens under the direct and constant supervision of a licensed person, as authorized by the California lab law.

Essential Responsibilities

• Draws blood from patients finger, heal, or vein, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood samples.
• Obtains the correct amount and type of specimen.
• Documents all requests and released results of lab work accurately.
• Informs physicians of released lab results.
• Completes appropriate routing, handling, and processing of various medical specimens.
• Orders, distributes and stocks supplies as needed.
• Trains and reports on the work performance of other Laboratory Assistants.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.
• Supervisory Responsibilities:This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Compliance Accountability:

Grade 365

Basic Qualifications

Experience

• N/A

Education

• High School Diploma/GED.

License, Certification, Registration

• Phlebotomy Technician II Certificate (California) OR Phlebotomy Technician I Certificate (California)

Additional Requirements

• Ability to perform all Laboratory Assistant I duties.
• Must be able to perform all Laboratory Assistant I duties.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
• Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A