Laboratory Assistant II Temporary

Kaiser Permanente; Santa Clarita (CA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Santa Clarita, CA is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to perform venipuncture, finger sticks, and pre-analytical/post-analytical steps for laboratory testing. The role requires initiative, patient care, and adherence to policies.

Responsibilities include labeling specimens, transporting samples, maintaining supplies, and interacting professionally with patients and staff. Requires 1 year of phlebotomy experience and CA Phlebotomy Technician certifications.

Qualifications

• 1 year phlebotomy experience in an acute or non-acute care setting.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• California Phlebotomy Technician I or II certificate (Phlebotomy Technician) is required/preferred according to California rules.

Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanente policies and procedures and applicable laws.
• Selects appropriate phlebotomy technique based on patient age and maturation.
• Assess quality of blood drawn based on patient age and the test to be performed.
• Perform venipuncture, finger stick or heel stick on patients of all ages.
• Label samples correctly and transport to lab as required.
• Conduct pre-analytical steps: bar coding, centrifuging, logging and handling specimens.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of supplies and reagents.
• Maintain courteous relations with patients and staff.
• Perform other duties such as checking in patients and providing prep instructions.
• Handle difficult patients professionally.
• Display professionalism in attitude and appearance.
• Follow directives from supervisors and seniors.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

High school diploma / 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:

• May require to cover other locations; MH, NoHo, MOB3, Hospital, MOB5, SCMOB1, SCMOB2 & CC.
• This is a variable position, start times may vary within the specific shift
• This is a temporary position for approximately 3 months
• required to work rotating weekends