Laboratory Assistant II (Evening, Part Time 20)

Kaiser Permanente; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente seeks a part-time Phlebotomy Technician to perform venipuncture and skin puncture, handling pre- and post-analytical steps in a patient-focused setting. The role requires adherence to policies and safe specimen handling across ages, with careful labeling and sample transport to the lab.

The incumbent will monitor supplies, maintain positive patient interactions, and assist with duties such as check-in, order accessioning, and patient preparation instructions.

Qualifications

• 1 year phlebotomy experience in acute or non-acute settings, or equivalent military experience.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Phlebotomy Technician certificate I or II (California) or equivalent certification.
• Demonstrated ability to perform duties at satisfactory level; SCPMG lab may not require phlebotomy certification.

Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanente policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Selects appropriate phlebotomy technique by patient age and maturation.
• Assesses blood quality based on patient age, maturation and test to be performed.
• Performs venipuncture, finger stick or heel stick on patients of all ages.
• Labels samples properly and transports to laboratory as required.
• Performs pre-analytical steps including bar coding, centrifuging, logging, and staining as needed.
• Maintains inventory levels of supplies and reagents.
• Maintains courteous, cooperative relations with patients and staff.
• Performs other duties including revenue check-in, order accessioning and patient preparation instructions.
• Handles difficult patients professionally.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

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:

• Scheduled hours per week is 20+
• May need to travel to OCI & all South OC MOB labs
• This is a part time position, days and hours may vary.
• The replacement has no guarantee to have the same schedule as the previous employee.