Kaiser Permanente · 18 hours ago
Laboratory Assistant, San Diego (On-call, Night shift)
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expKaiser Permanente is a leading healthcare provider, and they are seeking a Laboratory Assistant to perform venipuncture and skin puncture as well as pre-analytical steps of laboratory testing. The role includes labeling samples, maintaining inventory, and ensuring professionalism while interacting with patients and staff.
Health CareHospitalMental HealthNon ProfitPersonal Health
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
Relevant college courses in the life sciences
Company
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente is a health organization that offers disease prevention, mental healthcare, and chronic disease management services.
10001+ employees
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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