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Laboratory Assistant II (South Bay, Night, On Call)

Kaiser Permanente · Los Angeles, California, United States · 2 wk ago
Information Technology$32.47–$35.81/hrFull-time

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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Relevant college courses in the life sciences.

Schedule

This is an on-call position with days and hours that may vary. Required to work alternate weekends and travel to SBMC and all SB MOB labs for operational needs.

  • Shift: Night
  • Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
  • Working Hours Start: 12:01 AM
  • Working Hours End: 11:59 PM
  • Travel: Yes, 50% of the time

Pay

Pay Range: $32.47 - $35.81 per hour.

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