Laboratory Assistant II

Kaiser Permanente; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Bakersfield, California, is seeking a Laboratory Assistant II to perform venipuncture and related pre- and post-analytical steps of laboratory testing.

The role requires at least 1 year of phlebotomy experience, a high school diploma or GED, and California Phlebotomy Technician certification (I or II). You will follow all policies, maintain sample integrity, and support inventory and patient interactions.

Qualifications

• 1 year phlebotomy experience in acute or non-acute care setting
• High School Diploma or GED
• Phlebotomy Technician I Certificate (California) OR II Certificate (California)
• Demonstrated ability to perform duties at satisfactory level

Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanente policies and procedures.
• Performs venipuncture, finger stick, or heel stick as required.
• Labels samples correctly and transports to the lab.
• Performs pre-analytical steps including logging, centrifuging, and plating of specimens.
• Monitors inventory levels of supplies and reagents.
• Interacts professionally with patients and staff.
• Assists with patient check-in and processing of orders.
• Handles difficult patients professionally.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Technician Certificate (CA)

Tools

Phlebotomy Equipment

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:

  Experience

• Basic Qualifications:

• One (1) 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 Certificate (California) OR Phlebotomy Technician II Certificate (California)

• 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.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Laboratory Assistant II

LOCATION: Bakersfield, California

REQNUMBER: 1450614

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.