Laboratory Assistant II

Kaiser Permanente; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 114,014,000 - 119,975,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente seeks a Laboratory Assistant I at Fremont Hospital in California. The role involves phlebotomy, specimen processing, and clerical tasks under supervision, with duties including drawing blood by finger, heel, or vein and documenting results.

The position is onsite at Fremont Hospital, requires a High School Diploma or GED, and CA Phlebotomy Technician certificates may be required. Training and supervision are provided as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Phlebotomy Technician I/II certificate issued in California required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draws blood from finger, heel, or vein observing asepsis to obtain samples.
• Obtain correct amount and type of specimen.
• Document all requests and released results accurately.
• Inform physicians of released lab results.
• Process and route various medical specimens as required.
• Order, distribute and stock lab supplies.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Phlebotomy Technician I Certificate (California)

Phlebotomy Technician II Certificate (California)

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.

• 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:

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

Experience

Basic Qualifications

• 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

Primary Location

California,Fremont,Fremont Hospital

Scheduled Weekly Hours

1

Shift

Night

Workdays

Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat; Must provide availability per CBA

Working Hours Start

11:00 PM

Working Hours End

07:30 AM

Job Schedule

Call-in/On-Call

Job Type

Standard

Worker Location

Onsite

Employee Status

Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation

A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Department

Fremont Hospital - Pathology/Lab-Clinical Lab - 0206

Pay Range

$39.79 - $41.87 / 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

No

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.