Clinical Lab Assistant 1 for Kaiser Permanente Nevada

About the role

The primary responsibility for this position will vary and may include any (or a combination of all) of the following:

• Collect Blood Specimens: Proficiently collects blood specimens in a timely manner as specified by laboratory policies and procedures in accordance with federal and state regulations.
• Technical proficiency includes but not limited to venipuncture, capillary, arterial collections, including for pediatric and critical care patients.
• Sample Processing: Receive, prepare, process, store, and deliver samples to appropriate departments. Prepare shipments for reference labs.
• Lab Information System: Use the system to check test status and assist nursing personnel.
• Handle registration, scheduling, order entry, and reception functions.
• Healthcare Access: Expedites and provides healthcare access through the accurate gathering of demographic, sponsorship or guardian data, insurance, clinical, financial, and statistical information from a variety of sources.
• Supply Management: Order, receive, and manage inventory for the clinical lab.
• Support Tasks: Answer phones, collect non-blood specimens, perform special procedures, and provide customer support.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities for this position will vary and may include any (or a combination of all) of the following:

• Collect Blood Specimens: Proficiently collects blood specimens in a timely manner as specified by laboratory policies and procedures in accordance with federal and state regulations.
• Technical proficiency includes but not limited to venipuncture, capillary, arterial collections, including for pediatric and critical care patients.
• Sample Processing: Receive, prepare, process, store, and deliver samples to appropriate departments. Prepare shipments for reference labs.
• Lab Information System: Use the system to check test status and assist nursing personnel.
• Handle registration, scheduling, order entry, and reception functions.
• Healthcare Access: Expedites and provides healthcare access through the accurate gathering of demographic, sponsorship or guardian data, insurance, clinical, financial, and statistical information from a variety of sources.
• Supply Management: Order, receive, and manage inventory for the clinical lab.
• Support Tasks: Answer phones, collect non-blood specimens, perform special procedures, and provide customer support.

Requirements

• Education: Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform job duties safely and effectively.
• Experience: General laboratory experience or phlebotomy experience is preferred.
• Licenses: Requires current State of Nevada license for Laboratory Assistant or an application must be submitted during the six-month interim/training period. Failure to apply for and/or receive a license by the seventh month will result in termination.
• Driver's License: Valid State of Nevada or California driver's license and ability to pass Renown Health's Department of Motor Vehicle Report criteria.
• Certifications: Ability to pass Board of Registry Examination for Phlebotomy Technician from the following agencies for Phlebotomy Technician is preferred.
• Computer / Typing: Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Word.
• Ability to pass Board of Registry Examination for Phlebotomy Technician from the following agencies for Phlebotomy Technician is preferred.
• Knowledgeable of and observe all safety requirements in a laboratory and hospital.
• Comprehensive knowledge must be maintained in all procedures for which performance is required.
• Demonstrate annual competency in work-related skills.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

24/7 operation.