Laboratory Assistant II

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Phlebotomy Technician II to perform venipuncture and related pre-analytical tasks. Responsibilities include labeling samples, processing pre-analytical steps, and maintaining supplies.

Requires 1 year phlebotomy experience in acute or non-acute settings, HS diploma or GED, and California Phlebotomy Technician II or I certificate. On-call position with variable days/hours.

Qualifications

• 1 year phlebotomy experience in acute or non-acute care.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• California Phlebotomy Technician II or I certificate required.
• Demonstrated ability to perform duties at satisfactory level.
• Note: SCPMG Regional Reference Lab does not require phlebotomy certification.
• Preferred: relevant college courses in life sciences.

Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanente policies, procedures, principles of responsibilities and applicable laws.
• Selects appropriate phlebotomy technique relative to patient age.
• Assesses the quality of blood based on patient age and test.
• Performs venipuncture, finger stick or heel stick as required.
• Labels samples correctly and transports to the lab.
• Performs pre-analytical steps including bar coding, centrifuging, logging and staining as needed.
• Monitors inventory levels of supplies and reagents.
• Establishes courteous relations with patients and staff.
• Performs additional duties such as checking in patients and giving preparation instructions.
• Handles difficult patients professionally.
• Maintains professionalism in attitude and appearance.
• Follows directives from supervisors and seniors.
• May assume other activities as directed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Patient care

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

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 quality of blood to be drawn from the patient based on the patients age, physical maturation and the test or study to be performed.
• 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 form all supervisors, leads and seniors.
• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

Basic Qualifications

Experience

• One (1) year phlebotomy experience in an acute care medical center or non-acute care setting or equivalent military experience.

Education

• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Phlebotomy Technician II Certificate (California) OR Phlebotomy Technician I Certificate (California)

Additional Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to perform the duties/responsibilities of the job at a fully satisfactory performance level.
• NOTE: The SCPMG Regional Reference Lab does not require phlebotomy certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant college courses in the life sciences.

Notes

• EE will rotate in all areas of pre-analytical and may be assigned to MOBs
• This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.