Laboratory Assistant II, West Los Angeles (On-call, Day shift)

About the role

This position involves performing 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, 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. - 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. - Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

Requirements

- 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). - Demonstrated ability to perform the duties/responsibilities of the job at a fully satisfactory performance level. - Relevant college courses in the life sciences.

Qualifications

- None specified.

Skills

- Proficiency in phlebotomy techniques. - Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and follow safety protocols. - Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

- Not specified.

Pay

- Not specified.

Schedule

- On-call, Day shift.