Laboratory Assistant II

Kaiser Permanente; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to perform venipuncture and specimen handling for diverse patient populations. This role requires handling pre-analytic steps and proper labeling, with an emphasis on accuracy and patient care.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of phlebotomy experience in a healthcare setting, a High School diploma or GED, and valid California Phlebotomy Technician I/II certification.

Qualifications

• One year phlebotomy experience in an acute care medical center or non-acute care setting.
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED).
• Phlebotomy Technician I or II certification (California) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Select the appropriate phlebotomy technique relative to the patient’s age and maturation.
• Performs venipuncture, finger stick or heel stick as required.
• Properly labels samples and transports to laboratory.
• Performs pre-analytical steps including bar coding, centrifuging, and specimen processing.
• Maintains inventory levels of supplies and reagents.
• Establishes courteous relations with patients and staff.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Technician I (California)

Phlebotomy Technician II (California)

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.

Experience

Basic Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Job Duties

• Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licensure requirements (where applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.
• Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance with the Principles of Responsibility, adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty, shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments.
• Job duties with at least occasional or possible access to: (1) patients, the general public, or other employees; (2) confidential protected health information and other confidential KP information (including employee, proprietary, financial or trade secret information); (3) KP property and assets, for example, electronic assets, medical instruments, or devices; (4) controlled substances regulated by federal law or potentially subject to diversion.

Primary Location

California,Bakersfield,Stockdale Medical Offices

Scheduled Weekly Hours

1

Shift

Variable

Workdays

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

Working Hours Start

12:01 AM

Working Hours End

11:59 PM

Job Schedule

Per Diem

Job Type

Standard

Worker Location

Onsite

Employee Status

Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation

B15|UFCW|Local 770

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Department

Stockdale MOB - Pathology/Lab-PermLab SysCoord - 0806

Pay Range

$29.07 - $33.52 / 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

Yes, 100 % of the Time

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.