Phlebotomist

Kaiser Permanente; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to perform venipuncture and skin puncture for diagnostic testing. You will label, centrifuge when needed, and ensure proper specimen handling for laboratory processing.

The role supports Laboratory Technologists and educates staff on venipuncture techniques, while maintaining customer service standards and accurate accessioning in KPDS and LMS systems. Requires relevant phlebotomy certification and high school diploma.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture and skin puncture to obtain blood samples for diagnostic testing.
• Labels samples and transmits to Laboratory or Laboratory Technologist following instructions to include refrigeration or centrifugation of sample.
• Assists Laboratory Technologist with routine tests and processing of samples.
• Aids in instructing registered nurses and other personnel in venipuncture and skin puncture.
• Performs accessioning of patient orders in KPDS and LMS systems and ensures orders drawn.

Skills

Venipuncture

Phlebotomy experience

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Phlebotomy Technician II Certificate (California)

Phlebotomy Technician I Certificate (California)

Tools

KPDS

LMS

Job description

Job Summary:

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

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.

Basic Qualifications:

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

Education

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.

License, Certification, Registration

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

Additional Requirements:

• N/A

Notes:

• 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.
• Must be able to work Outpatient & Inpatient Settings.
• This includes variable shifts, days and days off.
• Will be required to work every weekend.