Laboratory Assistant II, Temporary (Full Time 40 hours, Day)

About the role

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

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.
• Assesses 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 proficiently on patients of all ages.
• Properly labels samples and transports them to the laboratory or Clinical Laboratory Scientist as required.
• Performs the pre-analytical phase of testing by bar coding, centrifuging, separating, logging, culturing, and staining bacteriological specimens.
• Monitors and 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.
• Assumes other activities and responsibilities from time to time 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 the duties and responsibilities of the job 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

• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
• Week 2: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
• Full-time, temporary position for approximately three (3) months.
• Shift: Day, 06:30 AM – 03:00 PM
• Scheduled weekly hours: 40

Travel locations include all MOBs (SDM, DMB, WCO, MTB, IRW). Travel required: 50% of the time.

Pay

Pay range: $32.47 - $35.81 per hour.