Laboratory Assistant (On-call Variable shift in San Diego/La Mesa, CA)
Primary Location La Mesa, California
Worker Location Onsite
Facility La Mesa Medical Offices
Job Number 1319121 Date posted 11/25/2024
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Description:
To perform venipuncture and skin puncture and pre-analytical steps of laboratory testing.
Basic Qualifications:
Job Summary:
To perform venipuncture and skin puncture and pre-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 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 of supplies and reagents. Prepares and instructs patient and performs diagnostic EKG procedures in the outpatient setting as ordered.
- Download EKG orders and transmits results via MUSE (analog phone lines)
- Perform computer and device maintenance or cleaning and troubleshooting as needed.
- 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
- Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Six (6) months phlebotomy experience in an acute care medical center or non-acute care setting.
- One (1) year Clinical Lab or equivalent military experience.
- Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.
Education
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
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 full satisfactory performance level.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant college courses in the life sciences.
Notes:
- Must work rotating shifts, every other weekend, and holidays.
- Scheduled On-Call shifts must match Lab projected needs at least 75% of the time.
- Variable start/end time and variable locations in East County (La Mesa, Bostonia, RSD, El Cajon) based on operational needs.
Primary Location: California,La Mesa,La Mesa Medical Offices
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Shift: Variable
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
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: B09|OPEIU|Local 30
Job Level: Entry Level
Department: La Mesa MOB - Pathology/Lab-PermLab SysCoord - 0806
Pay Range: $31.21 - $35.17 / 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, 100 % 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.
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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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Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance with the Principles of Responsibility, adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty, shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments.
Job duties with at least occasional or possible access to: (1) patients, the general public, or other employees; (2) confidential protected health information and other confidential KP information (including employee, proprietary, financial or trade secret information); (3) KP property and assets, for example, electronic assets, medical instruments, or devices; (4) controlled substances regulated by federal law or potentially subject to diversion.
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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.
For jobs where work will be performed in unincorporated LA County, the employer provides the following statement in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
