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Laboratory Assistant II, Panorama City (On-call, Day shift)

Panorama City, CA
Full-Time

Job Description

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:

  • Flexibility is essential, as the role may involve coverage at various locations, including Mission Hills, North Hollywood, MOB 5, and MOB 3.
  • A minimum commitment of 10 shifts per month is required, including two full weekends.
  • This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.

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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:

  • Flexibility is essential, as the role may involve coverage at various locations, including Mission Hills, North Hollywood, MOB 5, and MOB 3.
  • A minimum commitment of 10 shifts per month is required, including two full weekends.
  • This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.

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