Laboratory Assistant II (Part-time Evening shift in Irvine, CA)

Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Irvine
Posted on: August 3, 2022

Job Description:

Description: To perform venipuncture and skin puncture and pre-analytical and post analytical steps of laboratory testing.Essential Responsibilities:Upholds Kaiser Permanente's 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 patient's 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.Pay Grade: 23Basic Qualifications:Experience One (1) year phlebotomy experience in an acute care medical center or non-acute care setting or equivalent military experience. Education High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) required. License, Certification, Registration Valid California phlebotomy certificate.A valid certification is defined as:1.) Have in their physical possession the California Department of Health Services (CADHS), Certified Phlebotomist Technician (CPT) document. Additional Requirements:Demonstrated ability to perform the duties/responsibilities of the job at a fully satisfactory performance level.NOTE: The SCPMG Regional Reference Lab does not require phlebotomy certification. Preferred Qualifications:Relevant college courses in the life sciences.Notes:Part Time (20+) OCI PM FLOAT Variable days off, start times 1 PM- 4 PM & end times 5 PM- 11 PM.May need to travel to OCI & all South OC MOB labs.May work every other weekend & holidays as needed.The replacement has no guarantee to have the same schedule as the previous employee.Primary Location: California,Irvine,Orange Co Irvine Medical Center Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Shift: Evening Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Working Hours Start: 02:00 PM Working Hours End: 10:30 PM Job Schedule: Part-time Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B01-SEIU-Local 399 Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: OC Irvine Medical Center - Pathology/Lab-PermLab SysCoord - 0806 Travel: Yes, 75 % of the Time Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

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