Description: Job Summary:

To perform venipuncture and skin puncture and pre-analytical and post analytical steps of laboratory testing.

Essential 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 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.

Basic 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

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

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:

• Required to work alt wkends & float to alt MOBs.


• Must provide availability incl alt wkends.


• Shift is 1Eve / 2Night with varied start & end times.


• This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.

Primary Location: California,Harbor City,South Bay Medical Center
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Shift: Evening
Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat,
Working Hours Start: 12:01 AM
Working Hours End: 11:59 PM
Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B01|SEIU|Local 399
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: South Bay Med Center - Pathology/Lab-PermLab SysCoord - 0806
Pay Range: $29.45 - $32.48 / hour The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

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. Submit Interest

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