Laboratory Assistant I

Performs venipuncture and skin puncture and pre-analytical and post-analytical steps of laboratory testing.

Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanente’s 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 quantity 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.
• 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 from all supervisors, leads and seniors.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• Phlebotomy Technician I Certificate (California) OR Phlebotomy Technician II Certificate (California).
• NOTE: The SCPMG Regional Reference Lab does not require phlebotomy certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Job-related college courses in the life sciences.

Schedule

• On-call position, days and hours may vary.
• Shift: Evening (12:00 PM – 09:00 PM).
• Workdays: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
• Required to float to other MOBs (Medical Office Buildings).

Pay

$29.52 - $32.54 / 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.