Laboratory Assistant II, Los Angeles (On-Call, Night Shift)

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente seeks a Phlebotomy Technician to perform venipuncture and related pre-analytical and post-analytical steps in a laboratory setting. The role requires one year of phlebotomy experience and completion of California phlebotomy certification options.

On-call position with variable days and hours. Must adhere to policies, maintain patient relations, and ensure accurate specimen handling and transport to the laboratory. High school diploma or GED required.

Qualifications

• One year phlebotomy experience in a medical setting or equivalent military experience.
• Demonstrated ability to perform phlebotomy procedures on patients of all ages.
• On-call duties require scheduling 8 days per month including 4 weekends.

Responsibilities

• Uphold Kaiser Permanente policies and applicable laws.
• Choose appropriate phlebotomy technique based on patient age.
• Perform venipuncture, finger or heel sticks as required.
• Label samples and transport to the lab.
• Handle pre-analytic steps including labeling, logging, and processing.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient interaction

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Collegiate life sciences coursework (preferred)

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:

• This is an on-call position, days and hours may vary.
• On Call staff are required to provide one month in advanced, 8 days of availability per month which include 4 weekend dates.