Laboratory Assistant - San Diego, United States - Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente

Verified Company

San Diego, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

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 preanalytical 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 nonacute 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:

Position requires rotating weekends. May be required to travel to clinics and medical centers.

PrimaryLocation :
California,San Diego,Zion Medical Center

HoursPerWeek : 1

Shift :
Day

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

WorkingHoursStart : 05:00 AM

WorkingHoursEnd : 07:30 PM

Job Schedule :
Call-in/On-Call

Job Type :
Standard

Employee Status :
Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation :
B09|OPEIU|Local 30

Job Level :
Entry Level

Job Category :
Laboratory

Department :
ZION MEDICAL CENTER - Pathology/Lab-PermLab SysCoord - 0806

Travel :
Yes, 75 % of the Time