Laboratory Assistant II, Panorama City (On-call, Day shift)

Job Summary

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

Essential 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.
• 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.

Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Grade: 11
Experience
Basic Qualifications: 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.
License, Certification, Registration
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

• This is an On-Call position, days and hours may vary.
• Flexibility is essential, as the role may involve coverage at various locations, including Mission Hills, North Hollywood, MOB 5, and MOB 3.
• A minimum commitment of 10 shifts per month, including two full weekends.
• Primary Location: California, Panorama City, Panorama City Medical Center
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1 Shift: Day
• Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
• Working Hours Start: 09:00 AM
• Working Hours End: 05:30 PM
• Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call
• Employee Status: Regular Employee
• Department: Panorama City Med 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, 25 % of the Time
• Work Setting: Onsite