Laboratory Assistant II (Part-time Evening shift in Woodland Hills, CA)

Kaiser Permanente - Los Angeles, CA

Part-time - Entry Level

Los Angeles, CA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Laboratory Assistant II position at Kaiser involves performing venipuncture and skin puncture, as well as managing pre-analytical and post-analytical steps of laboratory testing. The role requires adherence to policies and procedures while ensuring quality patient care and efficient laboratory operations.

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 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.
• Assumes 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Relevant college courses in the life sciences.