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 in Mission Viejo, CA is seeking a Part-Time Laboratory Assistant II (Evening, 20 hrs/wk). The role performs venipuncture and pre-analytical steps, labels specimens, and supports laboratory operations across age groups. Requires a HS diploma or GED and phlebotomy certification per CA standards; 1 year phlebotomy experience preferred.

May travel to multiple labs. Evening shift, part-time with variation in schedule. Background check and drug screen required for external hires.

Qualifications

• 1 year phlebotomy experience in acute care or equivalent.
• HS diploma or GED required.
• Phlebotomy Technician certificate(s) CA preferred.
• SCPMG Regional Reference Lab not require phlebotomy certification.
• Preferred college courses in life sciences.
• Scheduled hours per week: 20; travel to OCI & South OC MOB labs; part-time; schedule may vary.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture and finger/heel sticks as required across ages.
• Label samples accurately and transport to lab.
• Perform pre-analytical steps including bar coding, centrifuging, logging, and staining.
• Maintain supplies and inventory; ensure courteous patient interactions.
• Follow directives from supervisors and assume additional duties as needed.

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

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.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Laboratory Assistant II (Evening, Part Time 20)

LOCATION: Mission Viejo, California

REQNUMBER: 1444291

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.