Laboratory Assistant Ii

2 weeks ago

Downey, United States Kaiser Permanente Full time

**Job Summary**:
To perform venipuncture and skin puncture and pre-analytical and post 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 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.

**Basic 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
- 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.
- NOTE: The SCPMG Regional Reference Lab does not require phlebotomy certification.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Relevant college courses in the life sciences.

**Notes**:

- Will work alt weekends Sa&Su1130p-8a.
- May work alt weekends, add'l hrs, OT, Hol per CBA.
- Days/hrs/assigned Loc may vary depending on dept needs.

PrimaryLocation : California,Downey,Downey Medical Center

HoursPerWeek : 24

Shift : Night

Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

WorkingHoursStart : 11:30 PM

WorkingHoursEnd : 08:00 AM

Job Schedule : Part-time

Job Type : Standard

Employee Status : Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation : B01|SEIU|Local 399

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Job Category : Laboratory

Department : Downey Medical Center - Pathology/Lab-PermLab SysCoord - 0806

Travel : Yes, 50 % of the Time

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