Laboratory Assistant II, Lancaster (On-Call, Variable Shift)

Kaiser Permanente; Lancaster (CA); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kaiser Permanente in California is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to perform venipuncture and related pre- and post-analytical steps in a clinical lab setting.

The role requires a valid California Phlebotomy Technician certificate or equivalent, at least one year of phlebotomy experience, and strong customer service skills. Candidates must be able to work in a dynamic, on-call environment across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• 1 year phlebotomy experience in an acute care medical center or non-acute care setting or equivalent military experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Phlebotomy Technician II Certificate (California) OR Phlebotomy Technician I Certificate (California) required.

Responsabilités

• Perform venipuncture and skin puncture on patients of all ages.
• Label samples accurately and transport to laboratory.
• Perform pre-analytical steps including bar coding, logging and sample handling.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and reagents.
• Provide courteous, professional interaction with patients and staff.
• Float to other AV area MOBs and adapt to on-call schedule as needed.

Connaissances

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Professionalism

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

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.
• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Clinical Laboratory experience preferred

Notes:

• Required to float to other AV area MOBs.
• This is an on call position, days and hours may vary