RRL Laboratory Assistant II (On-call Day shift in Los Angeles, CA)

Los Angeles, California

Employer: Kaiser Permanente
Industry: 
Salary: $29.45 - $32.48 per hour
Job type: Full-Time
Description: Job Summary:

Under the direct and constant supervision of a licensed person as authorized under California B&PC 1269, Laboratory Assistants II performs more complex procedures defined for laboratory assistants in the RRL, such as loading samples and assisting in the operation of laboratory instruments, monitoring overdue reports and resolving problem specimens.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Performs all the duties and responsibilities of an RRL Lab Assistant I

  • Prepares specimen for testing and/or send outs, including batching, creating wordlists/worksheet, pipetting, separating (serum/plasma/fluids) samples, removing fibrins/clots, centrifuging, aliquotting and preparing dilutions with the use of a calibrated pre-set pipettor

  • Takes inventory, orders, receives, unpacks, distributes, and stocks supplies as needed

  • Loads/unloads samples onto instruments, assists in the operation and monitoring of automated or semi-automated instruments, and notifies a CLS for any instrument alerts

  • Assists in the performance of quality control procedures and may transcribe QC results that have been previously recorded automatically by a testing instrument

  • Performs/assists in preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting function, pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical laboratory equipment/instruments, and alerts a CLS for any suspicious outlier

  • Reads and transcribes digital temperature, humidity, weights, etc. and alerts a CLS for any suspicious outlier

  • Monitors overdue/pending/incomplete test reports, researches, resolves and follows through on problem specimens or patient data problems per policies and procedures

  • Completes and maintains laboratory worksheets, preventive maintenance logs, specimen logs, labels, and other records, as required

  • Performs specimen preservation, fixation, harvesting, plating, and staining

  • Performs numerical matching or arrangement of pre-labeled metaphases, as applicable

  • Prepares cyto prep slides and/or cell blocks from specimens, as applicable

  • Trains and orients new employees as necessary

  • Performs other related duties (limited to non-licensed duties only) as necessary

  • Detailed/specific position description of job tasks/functions may be developed by each of the laboratory departments


    • The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and the level of work being performed by the individuals assigned to this position and as such are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
    Pay Grade: 11

    Basic Qualifications:

    Experience

    • One year experience within the last 3 years as a Laboratory Assistant in a high volume laboratory required.

    Education

    • High School graduate/GED required.

    License, Certification, Registration

    • N/A

    Additional Requirements:

    • Must be able to lift at least 20 lbs.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • N/A


    Notes:

    • This is an On-Call position, days and hours may vary.

    Primary Location: California,Los Angeles,Regional Service Center
    Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
    Shift: Day
    Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
    Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM
    Working Hours End: 04:30 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: Entry Level
    Department: Regional Service Center - Pathology/Lab-Metabolic - 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: No
    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
Created: 2024-08-22
Reference: 1293285
Country: United States
State: California
City: Los Angeles
ZIP: 90291

About Kaiser Permanente

Founded in: 1945
Number of Employees: 304220

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