Phlebotomist

Kaiser Permanente; Ontario (CA); On-site; CAD 5,381,000 - 5,937,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is hiring a phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and skin puncture for diagnostic testing in outpatient and inpatient settings. You will label samples, prepare them for transport, and collaborate with Laboratory staff to ensure quality results.

This role requires attention to detail, ability to follow KPDS and LMS systems, and commitment to patient care. Travel to multiple clinics in SBC area may be required; weekend work and variable shifts are possible.

Qualifications

• Six months acute care phlebotomy experience or 1 year outpatient phlebotomy experience.
• Completion of Kaiser Permanente phlebotomy training program or equivalent.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Sorts laboratory slips to determine order of blood draws and amounts.
• Performs venipuncture and skin puncture for diagnostic testing.
• Labels samples and processes them for transport and testing to Laboratory staff.
• Maintains courteous relations with patients and staff.

Skills

Venipuncture

Phlebotomy

Laboratory procedures

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

KPDS LMS

Laboratory automation

Job description

Job Summary

Performs venipuncture and skin puncture and initial steps of laboratory testing.

• 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 centrifugion of sample. Uses robot properly. Performs trouble shooting 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.
• Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations with the public, patients and other personnel.
• Performs other duties as required, including receiving patients, checking laboratory slips for completeness, giving preparation instruction to patients, assisting physician with bone marrow aspirations, assisting pathologists with post mortem examinations following routine procedures as required, inventorying and ordering supplies as needed.
• Responsible for knowing the KPDS and LMS computer system for accessioning patient orders, results, and other pertinent patient care data. Must perform complete accessioning and delete all order not drawn.
• Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal/external customers by demonstrating skills which are consistent with the organizations philosophy of providing extraordinary customer relations and quality service.

Essential 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 centrifugion of sample. Uses robot properly. Performs trouble shooting 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.
• Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations with the public, patients and other personnel.
• Performs other duties as required, including receiving patients, checking laboratory slips for completeness, giving preparation instruction to patients, assisting physician with bone marrow aspirations, assisting pathologists with post mortem examinations following routine procedures as required, inventorying and ordering supplies as needed.
• Responsible for knowing the KPDS and LMS computer system for accessioning patient orders, results, and other pertinent patient care data. Must perform complete accessioning and delete all order not drawn.
• Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal/external customers by demonstrating skills which are consistent with the organizations philosophy of providing extraordinary customer relations and quality service.

Experience

• Six months acute care phlebotomy experience or 1 year outpatient phlebotomy experience or as 1 year as a Medical Assistant performing venipuncture or 1 year equivalent military experience or completion of a 5 month student phlebotomy training preceptor program through Kaiser Permanente

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.

License, Certification, Registration

• Phlebotomy Technician II Certificate (California) OR Phlebotomy Technician I Certificate (California)

Additional Requirements

• N/A

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Notes

• Must be able to work Outpatient & Inpatient Settings. This includes variable shifts, days and days off. Will be required to work every weekend.
• Must be capable of working a minimum schedule of 20 hours, up to a maximum of 40 hours per week. Must be able to travel to all clinics in SBC area.

Primary Location: California, Ontario, Ontario - Vineyard Medical Center - H

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20

Shift: Variable

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

Working Hours Start: 12:00 AM

Working Hours End: 11:59 PM

Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B05|USW|Local 7600

Job Level: Entry Level

Department: Fontana Medical Center - New - Pathology/Lab-PermLab SysCoord - 0806

Pay Range: $28.16 - $31.07 / 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, 75 % 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.