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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.
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 form all supervisors, leads and seniors.
Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
Pay Grade: 23Basic Qualifications:Experience
One (1) year phlebotomy experience in an acute care medical center or non-acute care setting or equivalent military experience.
Education
High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
Valid California phlebotomy certificate.
A valid certification is defined as:1.) Have in their physical possession the California Department of Health Services (CADHS), Certified Phlebotomist Technician (CPT) document.
NOTE: The SCPMG Regional Reference Lab does not require phlebotomy certification.
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:
This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.
Primary on-call shift will be Night shift.
Will be required to work alternate weekends and float to alternate MOB locations as business needs.
Will be required to provide availability ncluding alternate weekends.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.COMPANY: KAISERTITLE: Laboratory Assistant IILOCATION: Harbor City, CaliforniaREQNUMBER: 832508External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
