Laboratory Assistant II (Mission Viejo, Part Time 20)

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

• Scheduled hours per week is 20+ FLOAT - May need to travel to OCI & all South OC MOB labs.
• This is a part time position, days and hours may vary.
• The replacement has no guarantee to have the same schedule as the previous employee.

Primary Location

• California, Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo Medical Offices

Scheduled Weekly Hours

• 20

Shift

• Day

Workdays

• Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Working Hours Start

• 07:00 AM

Working Hours End

• 01:00 PM

Job Schedule

• Part-time

Job Type

• Standard

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Department

• Mission Viejo MOB - Pathology/Lab-PermLab SysCoord - 0806

Pay Range

• $32.47 - $35.81 / hour

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