Lab Assistant I - Oxnard, United States - Kaiser Permanente
Description
Job Summary:
Performs 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 quantity of blood to be drawn from the patient based on the patients age, physical maturation and the test or study to be preformed. 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 preanalytical phase of testing by bar coding, centrifuging, separating, logging, culturing and staining of bacteriological specimens. 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.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Please refer to Min Educ and Required Lics.
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
- Phlebotomy Technician I Certificate (California) OR Phlebotomy Technician II Certificate (California)
Additional Requirements:
- NOTE: The SCPMG Regional Reference Lab does not require phlebotomy certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Job related college courses in the life sciences.
Notes:
- Will rotate to all WV MOBs and may be required to work in any of WOD service area MOBs.
- This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.
- This position will be required to work some weekends, and holidays as needed and per CBA
- Monday thru Sunday with rotating weekends in Market St.
PrimaryLocation :
California,Oxnard,Oxnard 2200 E. Gonzales Rd. Medical Offices
HoursPerWeek : 1
Shift :
Variable
Workdays :
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun,
WorkingHoursStart : 12:00 PM
WorkingHoursEnd : 08:00 PM
Job Schedule :
Call-in/On-Call
Job Type :
Standard
Employee Status :
Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation :
B01|SEIU|Local 399
Job Level :
Entry Level
Job Category :
Laboratory
Department :
OXNARD 2200 E GONZALES RD MOB - Pathology/Lab-PermLab SysCoord - 0806
Travel :
Yes, 25 % of the Time
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