On-Call Phlebotomist – Flexible 20-Hour Week Schedule

Kaiser Permanente; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Phlebotomist for Ontario, CA. This on-call, 20-hour position involves performing venipuncture and skin puncture, labeling and routing samples, and supporting laboratory testing across departments.

The role requires phlebotomy experience and appropriate California certificates, with shifts that may include weekends and travel to clinics. This position emphasizes patient care and accurate sample processing.

Qualifications

• Minimum six (6) months acute care phlebotomy experience OR minimum one (1) year outpatient phlebotomy experience OR minimum one (1) year as a Medical Assistant performing venipuncture OR minimum one (1) year equivalent military experience OR completion of a five (5) month student phlebotomy training preceptor program through Kaiser Permanente.
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy Technician II Certificate (California) OR Phlebotomy Technician I Certificate (California).

Responsibilities

• Sorts laboratory slips to determine order in which patients will have blood drawn and the amount to be drawn to satisfy test note on laboratory slips.
• Performs venipuncture and skin puncture to obtain blood samples for diagnostic testing purposes.
• Labels samples and transmits to Laboratory or Laboratory Technologist as required following special instructions to include refrigeration or centrifuging of sample.
• Uses robot properly.
• Performs troubleshooting if robot malfunctions.
• Assists Laboratory Technologist with routine tests; may include pouring, numbering and centrifuging urine samples, culturing, staining bacteriological specimens, etc.
• Aids in instructing registered nurses and other personnel in venipuncture, skin puncture as required.
• Fills courier baskets with laboratory samples, receives and empties courier baskets and distributes to required work areas as required.
• Processes and scans all specimens for pick-up by couriers.
• Centrifuges and organizes specimens for Chemistry, Hematology and Coagulation departments.
• Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal/external customers by demonstrating skills which are consistent with the organization’s philosophy of providing extraordinary customer relations and quality service.

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Phlebotomist for Ontario, CA. This on-call, 20-hour position involves performing venipuncture and skin puncture, labeling and routing samples, and supporting laboratory testing across departments.

The role requires phlebotomy experience and appropriate California certificates, with shifts that may include weekends and travel to clinics. This position emphasizes patient care and accurate sample processing.