National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives ยท 16 hours ago
Laboratory Assistant II, Irvine (On-call, Night shift)
National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives is seeking a Laboratory Assistant II to perform venipuncture and skin puncture along with pre-analytical and post-analytical steps of laboratory testing. The role involves maintaining professionalism while handling various laboratory tasks and ensuring quality patient interactions.
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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
Qualification
Required
To perform venipuncture and skin puncture and pre-analytical and post analytical steps of laboratory testing
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 from all supervisors, leads and seniors
Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed
Company
National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives
The National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives is a hospital and healthcare organization.