Laboratory Assistant II

Kaiser Permanente; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is hiring a Phlebotomy Technician to perform venipuncture and skin puncture, handling pre- and post-analytical steps in the laboratory setting.

The role requires at least one year of phlebotomy experience, a California Phlebotomy Technician certificate, and a high school diploma or GED. Candidates should demonstrate professionalism and strong patient service in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• One year phlebotomy experience in an acute care medical center or non-acute care setting.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Phlebotomy Technician I Certificate (California) OR Phlebotomy Technician II Certificate (California).
• Demonstrated ability to perform duties at a fully satisfactory performance level.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture, finger stick or heel stick on patients of all ages.
• Properly labels samples and transports to laboratory.
• Performs pre-analytical tasks: bar coding, centrifuging, logging and preparing samples.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and reagents.
• Maintains courteous relations with patients and staff.
• Assists with other duties as directed.

Skills

Phlebotomy techniques

Patient interaction

Safety compliance

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 quantity of blood to be drawn from the patient based on the patients age, physical maturation and the test or study to be preformed.
• 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 from all supervisors, leads and seniors.
• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

Basic Qualifications

• One (1) year phlebotomy experience in an acute care medical center or non-acute care setting.

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED).

License, Certification, Registration

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

Additional Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to perform the duties/responsibilities of the job at a fully satisfactory performance level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant college courses in the life sciences.