Kaiser Permanente · 4 months ago
Laboratory Assistant, Patholgy, Specmen Procuremt, On-call, Variable
Honolulu, HI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expKaiser Permanente is a leading healthcare organization, and they are seeking a Laboratory Assistant to perform clinical laboratory procedures under direct supervision. The role involves obtaining laboratory specimens, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with regulations while providing excellent service to patients and staff.
Health CareHospitalMental HealthNon ProfitPersonal Health
Responsibilities
Obtains laboratory specimens such as blood, urine and sputum directly from patient
Using centrifuge, separates plasma or serum from whole blood. Checks specimen acceptability for testing. Labels, distributes, and stores samples appropriately. Measures/weighs appropriate samples. Provides information to technicians and technologists to be used in further laboratory testing
Maintains and operates equipment such as centrifuges used to prepare samples for testing. Keeps Quality Control Maintenance Charts on such equipment as well as refrigerators and freezers within department. Tends automatic equipment as appropriate to prepare specimens for analytical testing
Inoculates bacteriological specimens on culture media. Prepares smears for staining
Performs input of data via computer CRT/keyboard. Handles inquiries on laboratory specimen requirements and handling. Keeps detailed records of all tests performed. Reports laboratory findings to authorized persons
Assists in transporting items between laboratory, clinic and hospital locations. Maintains packing/shipping training and certification as appropriate to remain in compliance with applicable regulations
Performs glucose testing using a Point-of-Care testing device
Performs Bleeding Time Test under direct supervision
Prepares solutions, reagents, and stains, following standard laboratory formulas and procedures. Cleans and sterilizes laboratory equipment and instruments. Maintains laboratory stock of supplies and chemicals
Maintains neatness and cleanliness of work area
Maintains customer focus. Demonstrates principles of service excellence in all activities
Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care and/or service appropriate to age groups served
Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide culturally sensitive care and/or service
Adheres to and maintains current knowledge of Principles of Responsibility, applicable federal and state laws and regulations, accreditation and licensing requirements, policies and procedures. Reports and/or resolves issues of non-compliance
On regular, sustained basis, cooperates with other staff members both within and outside department in accomplishment of own job duties as well as assisting others in accomplishing theirs. Serves as team player and role model for other employees in organization, always exhibiting traits of courtesy, caring, helpfulness and respect. Conducts self in service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, cooperative, sensitive, respectful and kind when dealing with members, visitors, public and all employees
Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum three (3) months of phlebotomy experience
Minimum three (3) months experience in clinical laboratory setting
High School Diploma
Phlebotomy training
Heartsaver CPR AED within 6 months of hire from American Heart Association
Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, customer service, oral communication, teamwork, and written communication
Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone
Reading, writing, speaking, understanding English
Training/giving and receiving instructions
Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g., organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration and alertness
Preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing, spreadsheet, and database PC applications
Certified Clinical Laboratory Phlebotomist (CLPlb) by the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel, Inc
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Post high school coursework in biology, chemistry or related science
Company
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente is a health organization that offers disease prevention, mental healthcare, and chronic disease management services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.48M2018-07-17Grant· $0.08M
2014-08-05Grant· $7.4M
Leadership Team
Gregory Adams
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
James L. Robinson III
Senior Vice President/Area Manager
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