Laboratory Assistant, San Marcos (On-call, Night shift)
Job Description
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 pre-analytical 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 non-acute care setting.
- One (1) year Clinical Lab or equivalent military experience.
- Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
- Phlebotomy Technician II Certificate (California) OR Phlebotomy Technician I Certificate (California)
- Demonstrated ability to perform the duties/responsibilities of the job at a full satisfactory performance level.
- Relevant college courses in the life sciences.
Notes:
- Weekend rotation required
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 pre-analytical 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 non-acute care setting.
- One (1) year Clinical Lab or equivalent military experience.
- Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
- Phlebotomy Technician II Certificate (California) OR Phlebotomy Technician I Certificate (California)
- Demonstrated ability to perform the duties/responsibilities of the job at a full satisfactory performance level.
- Relevant college courses in the life sciences.
Notes:
- Weekend rotation required
About Kaiser Permanente
At Kaiser Permanente, we’re all focused on helping people and providing high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. Across our organization, we’re fiercely committed to our members, our mission, our communities, and each other. We know that each part of the Kaiser Permanente team is essential to our success. Together, we are more than 235,000 dedicated professionals working to advance Kaiser Permanente’s commitment to delivering a healthier tomorrow.
Driven by our collective passion at Kaiser Permanente, we strive to make health care more innovative and compassionate. With the wellness of our patients and our communities at heart, we work to revolutionize health and care from more than 650 locations in 8 states and D.C.
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