Laboratory Assistant II, Baldwin Park (On-call, Day shift)

Kaiser Permanente; Baldwin Park (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a phlebotomy technician to perform venipuncture and related pre- and post-analytical steps in a clinical setting.

The role requires handling patients of all ages, labeling samples, and adhering to policies and procedures while maintaining professionalism and accuracy in the laboratory workflow.

Qualifications

• 1 year phlebotomy experience in an acute care medical center or non-acute care setting or equivalent military experience.
• Demonstrated ability to perform duties at a fully satisfactory performance level.
• Note: SCPMG Regional Reference Lab does not require phlebotomy certification.

Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable laws.
• Selects the appropriate phlebotomy technique relative to the patient’s age.
• Assesses blood quality based on patient age and test requirements.
• Performs venipuncture, finger stick or heel stick on patients of all ages.
• Labels samples correctly and transports to laboratory.
• Performs pre-analytical steps including bar coding, centrifuging, logging and staining.
• Maintains inventory levels of supplies and reagents.
• Maintains courteous relations with the public, patients and staff.
• Performs other duties including patient check-in and providing preparation instructions.
• Handles difficult patients professionally.
• Displays professionalism in attitude and appearance.
• Follows directives from supervisors and seniors.
• Assume additional activities as directed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

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:

• Travel Locations=MOBS: Diamond Bar, Montebello, West Covina, San Dimas, Irwindale
• This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.