Laboratory Assistant II

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Uphold Kaiser Permanente’s Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal, and local laws.
• Select the appropriate phlebotomy technique relative to the age and physical maturation of the patient.
• Assess the quality of blood to be drawn based on the patient’s age, physical maturation, and the test or study to be performed.
• Perform venipuncture, finger stick, or heel stick proficiently on patients of all ages.
• Properly label samples and transport them to the laboratory or Clinical Laboratory Scientist as required.
• Perform the pre-analytical phase of testing, including bar coding, centrifuging, separating, logging, culturing, and staining of bacteriological specimens.
• Monitor and maintain appropriate inventory levels of supplies and reagents.
• Establish and maintain courteous, cooperative relations with the public, patients, and other personnel.
• Perform additional duties such as checking in patients, collecting revenue, accessioning test orders, and providing preparation instructions to patients.
• Handle difficult patients professionally.
• Display professionalism in attitude and appearance at all times.
• Follow directives from supervisors, leads, and seniors.
• Assume other activities and responsibilities as directed.

Requirements

• One (1) year of phlebotomy experience in an acute care medical center, non-acute care setting, or equivalent military experience.
• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED).
• Phlebotomy Technician II Certificate (California) or Phlebotomy Technician I Certificate (California).
• Demonstrated ability to perform job duties at a fully satisfactory performance level.

NOTE: The SCPMG Regional Reference Lab does not require phlebotomy certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant college courses in the life sciences.

Schedule

• On-call position; days and hours may vary.
• Required to work alternate weekends and travel to SBMC and all SB MOB labs for operational needs.
• Must provide availability, including alternate weekends.
• Shift: Evening (12:01 AM – 11:59 PM).

Pay

$32.47 - $35.81 per 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 the 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.

Location

• Primary Location: South Bay Medical Center, Harbor City, California.
• Travel: Yes, 50% of the time.
• Work Setting: Onsite; worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente’s Authorized States policy.