Laboratory Assistant II, West LA (Part Time 20, Evening)

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.
• Assumes other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

Basic Qualifications

• One (1) year phlebotomy experience in an acute care medical center or non-acute care setting or equivalent military experience.
• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant college courses in the life sciences.

Notes

• Position will work every other weekend and may be assigned to MOBs as scheduled.
• Primary Location: California, Los Angeles, West Los Angeles Medical Center.
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20.
• Shift: Evening.
• Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun.
• Working Hours Start: 02:00 PM.
• Working Hours End: 10:30 PM.
• Job Schedule: Part-time.
• Employee Status: Regular.
• Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B01|SEIU|Local 399.
• Department: West LA Medical 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.
• Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente’s Authorized States policy.
• Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces.
• Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.