Laboratory Assistant II (Evening)

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center is seeking a phlebotomy technician to perform venipuncture and related pre- and post-analytical steps. The role covers evening shifts in an on-call schedule, with on-site responsibilities across designated lab areas.

Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED and California phlebotomy certification (I or II), with at least one year of phlebotomy experience in acute or non-acute settings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Phlebotomy certification (California) I or II required.
• One year phlebotomy experience in a medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture, finger stick or heel stick on patients of all ages.
• Label samples correctly and transport to laboratory.
• Carry out pre-analytical steps (barcoding, logging and processing).
• Monitor inventory and maintain supplies, equipment and reagents.
• Provide courteous service to patients and staff; follow supervision.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Technician I Certificate (California)

Phlebotomy Technician II Certificate (California)

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

• 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

• This position may require coverage across multiple locations, including Mission Hills, North Hollywood, building 3, Hospital, and building 5.
• A minimum commitment of 10 shifts per month is required.
• This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.

Primary Location

California, Panorama City, Panorama City Medical Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours

1

Shift

Evening

Workdays

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Working Hours Start

02:30 PM

Working Hours End

11:00 PM

Job Schedule

Call-in/On-Call

Job Type

Standard

Worker Location

Onsite

Employee Status

Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation

B01|SEIU|Local 399

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Department

Panorama City Med Center - Pathology/Lab-Evening - 0806

Pay Range

$32.47 - $35.81 / 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

Yes, 25 % of the Time

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.