Lab Asst II (Irvine, On Call, Evening)

Job Summary

About the role

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.
• Affirms the quality of blood to be drawn from the patient based on the patient’s 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.
• 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.

Experience

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

Education

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

Licenses, Certifications, Registrations

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

Additional Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to perform the duties/responsibilities of the job at a fully satisfactory performance level.

Notes

• Will travel to OCI and all South OC MOB labs.
• Must provide 10 days availability per month including 2 weekends and 2 holidays annually.
• This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.
• Primary Location: California, Irvine, Orange Co Irvine Medical Center
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
• Shift: Evening
• Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
• Working Hours Start: 01:00 PM
• Working Hours End: 11:30 PM
• Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call
• Employee Status: Regular Employee
• Department: OC Irvine Medical Center - Pathology/Lab-PermLab SysCoord - 0806
• Pay Range: $32.47 - $35.81 / 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.