Laboratory Assistant II - Evening Shift

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.
• 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 from 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

• Assigned loc may change based on dept needs. Will wrk both in both INPT & OUT.
• This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.

Primary Location

California,Downey,Downey Medical Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours

1

Shift

Evening

Workdays

• Mon
• Tue
• Wed
• Thu
• Fri
• Sat
• Sun

Working Hours Start

03:30 PM

Working Hours End

12:00 AM

Job Schedule

Call-in/On-Call

Employee Status

Regular Employee

Department

Downey Medical Center - Pathology/Lab-PermLab SysCoord - 0806

Pay Range

$32.47 - $35.81 / hour