Laboratory Assistant

4 weeks ago


San Marcos, California, United States Kaiser Permanente Full time
Job Summary:
To perform venipuncture and skin puncture and pre-analytical steps of laboratory testing.
Essential Responsibilities:
  • Upholds Kaiser Permanentes 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 patients 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 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 of supplies and reagents. Prepares and instructs patient and performs diagnostic EKG procedures in the outpatient setting as ordered.
  • Download EKG orders and transmits results via MUSE (analog phone lines)
  • Perform computer and device maintenance or cleaning and troubleshooting as needed.
  • 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.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
  • Six (6) months phlebotomy experience in an acute care medical center or non-acute care setting.
  • One (1) year Clinical Lab or equivalent military experience.
  • Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.
Education
  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
License, Certification, Registration
  • 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 full satisfactory performance level.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Relevant college courses in the life sciences.

Notes:

  • Weekend rotation required, varied shifts, varied days, primarily covers SMMC. May float to other location as needed.


  • San Marcos, California, United States TrueCare Full time

    Do you have a heart for service and are you looking for an opportunity to contribute to your local community as a Medical Assistant?This position will provide service to our Family Medicine clinic located in San Marcos.Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and...

  • Veterinary Laboratory

    4 weeks ago


    San Diego, California, United States Ethos Veterinary Health, LLC Full time

    At VSH our mission is to advance the veterinary profession through our leadership in medicine, education, business and promotion of the human-animal bond.About the Job: The primary responsibility of the Laboratory Assistant is to assist the laboratory and blood bank technicians in day to day operations of the laboratory.At least one weekend shift will be a...

  • Medical Assistant

    3 weeks ago


    San Luis Obispo, California, United States UCLA Health Full time

    In this position, you will participate in providing patient care in the ambulatory setting, recognizing normal and abnormal signs and symptoms and providing support during life threatening emergencies. You will perform basic administrative, clerical and technical supportive services as needed.Salary range: $27.24-$35.94 HourlyQualificationsRequired: A...


  • San Diego, California, United States Cedars-Sinai Full time

    Job Description Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research? Working under direct supervision, the Research Associate I performs a variety of routine experimental protocols and procedures to support the objectives of one or more laboratory research projects in a specific area of research. Assists in general laboratory activities, including...


  • San Francisco, California, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time

    Summary The Lead Histopathology Technician serves as the point of contact, technical expert and advisor to laboratory and professional medical staff in the specialty of surgical pathology and cytology. Independently performs both routine and complex histological procedures.Duties PROCESSING SURGICAL, CYTOLOGY AND AUTOPSY SPECIMENSReceives all requests and...

  • Lab Specialist

    4 weeks ago


    San Francisco, California, United States University of Utah Full time

    Details Open Date 03/18/2024 Requisition Number PRN38004B Job Title Lab Specialist Working Title Lab Specialist Job Grade D FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 30-40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule SummaryArranged with Supervisor VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department CCTS - PRECISION...


  • San Bernardino, California, United States Loma Linda University Full time

    Medical Center: UH: Clinical Lab (Full-Time, Day Shift) - Job Summary: The Clinical Lab Scientist 1, under general supervision, operates specialized instruments to conduct clinical lab tests and analyze data from results, to assist physicians with diagnosing medical conditions. The position is a clinical license position and a journey level classification in...


  • San Bernardino, California, United States Loma Linda University Full time

    Medical Center: UH: Histocompatibility Lab (Full-Time, Day Shift) - Job Summary: The Clinical Lab Scientist 1, under general supervision, operates specialized instruments to conduct clinical lab tests and analyze data from results, to assist physicians with diagnosing medical conditions. The position is a clinical license position and a journey level...

  • Visiting Professor

    5 days ago


    San Diego, California, United States Point Loma Nazarene University Full time

    Visiting Professor - ChemistrylocationsPoint Loma Campus - San Diego, CAtime typeFull timejob requisition idR0003558PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and...

  • Associate Scientist

    3 weeks ago


    South San Francisco, California, United States Amgen Full time

    The Associate Scientist at Amgen conducts a variety of routine laboratory tasks and procedures. They assist with data collection and basic analysis under the supervision of more senior scientists.Key Responsibilities:Design and perform in vitro studies to assess the biology of novel targets and evaluate mechanisms of action of therapeutic...


  • San Diego, California, United States Miramar College Full time

    This is a full-time, tenure-track, college faculty position at San Diego Miramar College. Miramar College is an FAA-Approved Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician School. We offer multiple Associate of Science degrees and more Certificates of Achievement and Performance in aviation maintenance. The position of Assistant Professor, Aviation Maintenance at...


  • San Diego, California, United States Miramar College Full time

    This is a full-time, tenure-track, college faculty position at San Diego Miramar College. Miramar College is a FAA-Approved Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician School. We offer multiple Associate of Science degrees and more Certificates of Achievement and Performance in aviation maintenance. The position of Assistant Professor, Aviation Maintenance at...

  • Quality Manager

    4 weeks ago


    San Francisco, California, United States Alpla Full time

    ALPLA is a global family-owned, privately held company that makes innovative, customized, recycled packaging for top companies such as P&G, Unilever, L'Or al, Pepsi, and more. ALPLA values their employees, work-life balance, personal growth, compensation and sustainability.The Plant Quality Manager will coordinate and supervise all Quality Assurance...


  • San Francisco, California, United States Dignity Health Full time

    OverviewSt. Mary's Medical Center has been caring for the health of San Franciscans since 1857 when it was founded by eight Sisters of Mercy from Ireland. It is an accredited not-for-profit hospital located across the street from Golden Gate Park. It is a full-service acute care facility with more than 575 physicians and 1100 employees who provide...

  • QC Technician II

    1 month ago


    San Diego, California, United States Abbott Laboratories Full time

    The OpportunityThe position of Quality Control Technician II is within our Cardiometabolic business unit located in San Diego, California. This role is responsible for monitoring product quality through testing and observation. Additionally, this position consists of the operation of moderately complex semi-automated equipment. WHAT YOU'LL DOResponsible for...

  • Data Insights

    2 weeks ago


    San Diego, California, United States Johnson & Johnson Full time

    Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a PSTS Portfolio Insights and Data Integration Coordinator located in Spring House, PA or La Jolla, CA. At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less...


  • San Francisco, California, United States Eli Lilly and Company Full time

    At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities...


  • San Francisco, California, United States Nurix Therapeutics Full time

    PositionNurix is seeking a passionate and accomplished biologist to join our mission of unlocking the therapeutic potential of E3 ubiquitin ligases in oncology and immunology. As a key member of our dynamic Discovery Biology team, you'll play a pivotal role in uncovering new small molecule degraders that hold the key to unlocking novel therapeutic avenues,...


  • South San Francisco, California, United States Cellares Full time

    We are seeking an innovative, creative, and detail-oriented Senior Quality Control Analyst to join our team in South San Francisco. This position will be responsible for routine and non-routine QC testing according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This role supports the day-to-day operations within the Quality Control group via execution of...

  • Sr./Project Manager

    4 weeks ago


    South San Francisco, California, United States Amplifybio, LLC Full time

    Are you passionate about significantly improving the future of medicine? Do you believe that people are the most important asset of any company? If so, join AmplifyBio AmplifyBio is a leading contract research organization with a comprehensive range of services that span from being an outsourcing partner for discovery stage R&D work, a preclinical CRO...