Lab Assistant II (On-call Day shift in Panorama City, CA) Job Listing at Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles, CA (Job ID 3462967-2024-06-25)

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.

• One (1) year phlebotomy experience in an acute care medical center or non-acute care setting or equivalent military experience.

• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

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

• 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.

• Relevant college courses in the life sciences.

Notes:

• This position requires to cover other locations. Mission Hills, North Hollywood, building 3, Hospital, Building 5, Santa Clarita and Canyon country.


• Position requires a minimum availability of 8 day/shifts per month with (2) designated holidays each year.


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  This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.