Laboratory Assistant II

Kaiser Permanente; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Livermore, CA, seeks a Laboratory Assistant under Unlicensed Laboratory Personnel guidelines. The role involves phlebotomy, specimen processing, and clerical duties, performed under the supervision of a licensed professional.

Candidates must hold a California Phlebotomy Technician I or II certificate and a high school diploma/GED. This position requires ability to read and write simple communications and to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Phlebotomy Technician II Certificate (California) or Phlebotomy Technician I Certificate (California) required.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Draws blood from patients using aseptic technique.
• Accepts and processes specimens and documents requests and results.
• Performs clerical tasks and supports laboratory testing under supervision.
• Supervisory responsibilities: none.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Phlebotomy Technician II Certificate (California)

Phlebotomy Technician I 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.

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