Kaiser Permanente · 3 hours ago
Laboratory Assistant I, Oxnard (On-call, Day shift)
Oxnard, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelKaiser Permanente is seeking a Laboratory Assistant I to perform venipuncture and assist with laboratory testing processes. The role involves ensuring compliance with policies, handling patient interactions, and performing various pre-analytical tasks related to specimen processing.
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 quantity 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
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
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required
Phlebotomy Technician I Certificate (California) OR Phlebotomy Technician II Certificate (California)
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 quantity 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
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
Preferred
Job related 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.
Founded in 1945
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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