Laboratory Assistant II, Panorama City (On-call, Day shift)
Laboratory Assistant II, Panorama City (On-call, Day shift)
Job Description
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.
- 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.
- NOTE: The SCPMG Regional Reference Lab does not require phlebotomy certification.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
- NOTE: The SCPMG Regional Reference Lab does not require phlebotomy certification.
- 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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