On Call Laboratory Assistant II - Evening Shift

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). Note: The SCPMG Regional Reference Lab does not require phlebotomy certification.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job at a fully satisfactory performance level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant college courses in the life sciences.

Schedule

This is an on-call position. Working days and hours may vary, and assigned location may change based on department needs. Work will be in both inpatient (INP) and outpatient (OP) settings.

• Shift: Evening
• Workdays: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• Working Hours Start: 03:30 PM
• Working Hours End: 12:00 AM
• Travel: Yes, 50% of the time

Pay

Pay range: $32.47 - $35.81 per 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. Actual base pay at offer will consider labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate’s years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Work Setting

Onsite. Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente’s Authorized States policy.