Laboratory Assistant II (Part Time 20, Evening)

Kaiser Permanente; California (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician in California to perform venipuncture and skin punctures as part of laboratory testing procedures.

This part-time role requires phlebotomy experience and certification, with responsibilities including maintaining patient relations, ensuring sample quality, and various laboratory tasks. Flexibility is required for scheduling, including alternate weekends.

Qualifications

• One year of phlebotomy experience in an acute care or equivalent military setting.
• Phlebotomy Technician II or I Certificate (California).

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and skin puncture on patients of all ages.
• Label and transport samples to the laboratory.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels of supplies.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Relevant college courses in life sciences

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 from 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+
• FLOAT Variable days off
• Will be required to work alternate weekends and travel to SBMC & all SB MOB labs for operational need.
• This is a part time position, days and hours may vary.