Laboratory Assistant II

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

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomy role under supervision to receive and process specimens, perform clerical tasks, and draw blood. Duties include operating automated equipment under licensed supervision and ensuring proper specimen handling.

Qualifications require a high school diploma or GED and CA Phlebotomy certificates. The role emphasizes accuracy, patient interaction, and compliance with lab procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Phlebotomy Technician II Certificate (California) OR Phlebotomy Technician I Certificate (California) required.
• Must be able to perform all Laboratory Assistant I duties.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood from finger, heel, or vein observing asepsis to obtain samples.
• Obtain correct amount and type of specimen.
• Document requests and released results accurately.
• Inform physicians of released results.
• Process, route, and handle various medical specimens.
• Order, distribute, and stock supplies as needed.
• Train and report on the work performance of other Laboratory Assistants.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory procedures

Communication skills

Reading comprehension

LMP environment adaptation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Phlebotomy 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