On-Call Laboratory Assistant II - Night Shift

Kaiser Permanente; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Downey, CA is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to perform venipuncture and skin puncture with pre- and post-analytical steps in the laboratory.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and California phlebotomy certification, with one year of phlebotomy experience preferred. It is an on-call night shift with duties including accurate labeling, specimen transport, quality control, and courteous patient interaction. Travel may be required up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year phlebotomy experience in a clinical setting.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Phlebotomy Technician I or II Certificate (California) required.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture, finger stick or heel stick as required.
• Label samples accurately and transport to laboratory.
• Perform pre-analytical steps including bar coding, logging, and handling specimens.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and reagents.
• Demonstrate courteous, professional interaction with patients and staff.
• Follow supervisor directives and perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED (CA)

Phlebotomy Technician I/II Certificate (CA)

Job description

Job Summary

To perform venipuncture and skin puncture and pre-analytical and post analytical steps of laboratory testing.

• 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

• 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

• Assigned loc may change based on dept needs.
• Will wrk both in both INP & OP
• This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.

Primary Location: California,Downey,Downey Medical Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1

Shift: Night

Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Working Hours Start: 11:30 PM

Working Hours End: 08:00 AM

Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B01|SEIU|Local 399

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Department: Downey Medical Center - Pathology/Lab-PermLab SysCoord - 0806

Pay Range: $32.47 - $35.81 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time

Work Setting: Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.