Laboratory Assistant II, Los Angeles (Part-time, 20 Hours, Day shift)

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• 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.

• One (1) year phlebotomy experience in an acute care medical center or non-acute care setting or equivalent military experience.

• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

• Phlebotomy Technician II Certificate (California) OR Phlebotomy Technician I Certificate (California)

• 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.

• Relevant college courses in the life sciences.

Notes:

- This position will be required to work every other weekend at 4700, assist in bone marrow collection, and float to other MOB locations as needed.

- Wk 1: TUE 9:00a-2:00p,WED 9:00a-2:00p ,THU 9:00a-2:00p,SAT 9:00a-2:00p Wk 2: SUN 9:00a-2:00p, MON 9:00a-2:00p, THU 9:00a-2:00p, FRI 9:00a-2:00p