Laboratory Assistant II

Kaiser Permanente; Manteca (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support the Laboratory Director and Manager. The role handles specimen collection, clerical tasks, and phlebotomy under supervision, with compliance to California lab law.

The incumbent will draw blood, document results, and assist with processing specimens while stocking supplies and training other assistants as needed. This position requires reading and writing basic notes and operating within a Labor Management Partnership

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Phlebotomy Technician II Certificate (CA) or Phlebotomy Technician I Certificate (CA) required.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.

Responsibilities

• Draws blood from patients by finger, heel, or vein, ensuring aseptic technique.
• 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 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.
• Performs other related duties as necessary.

Education

High School Diploma/GED.

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

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