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National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives · 7 hours ago

Laboratory Assistant I, Oxnard (On-call, Day shift)

Oxnard, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives is seeking a Laboratory Assistant I who will perform venipuncture and skin puncture as well as pre-analytical and post-analytical steps of laboratory testing. The role involves maintaining professionalism and cooperation with patients and staff while adhering to policies and procedures.

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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 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

VenipuncturePhlebotomy techniquesLaboratory testingCustomer serviceProfessionalism

Required

Performs venipuncture and skin puncture and pre-analytical and post analytical steps of laboratory testing