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Lab Assistant - Full-time / Part-time
•30 days ago
Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
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Location | San Diego, CA San Diego, California |
About this job
Description: To perform venipuncture and skin puncture and pre-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 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.
Internal Posting Period Is: 05/11/2017 to 05/17/17
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
* Six (6) months of phlebotomy experience in an acute care medical center or non-acute care setting.
* One (1) year of Clinical Lab or equivalent military experience.
Education
* High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
License, Certification, Registration
* Valid Phlebotomist Certification. A valid certification is defined as issued under the New California State Phlebotomy Technician I and II Certification Law.
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:
* This position is an On Call position based in the South County.
* Primary location is Otay Mesa, but can be at any of the South and East regions, to include Otay Mesa, Bonita, Rancho San Diego, El Cajon, Bostonia and La Mesa.
* This position requires weekends on a rotation.
Primary Location: California,San Diego,Otay Mesa Medical Offices 4650 Palm Ave. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Shift: Variable Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Working Hours Start: Varies Working Hours End: Varies Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: OPEIU - Local 30 Job Level: Entry Level Job Category: Laboratory Department: Laboratory Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time
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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 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.
Internal Posting Period Is: 05/11/2017 to 05/17/17
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
* Six (6) months of phlebotomy experience in an acute care medical center or non-acute care setting.
* One (1) year of Clinical Lab or equivalent military experience.
Education
* High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
License, Certification, Registration
* Valid Phlebotomist Certification. A valid certification is defined as issued under the New California State Phlebotomy Technician I and II Certification Law.
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:
* This position is an On Call position based in the South County.
* Primary location is Otay Mesa, but can be at any of the South and East regions, to include Otay Mesa, Bonita, Rancho San Diego, El Cajon, Bostonia and La Mesa.
* This position requires weekends on a rotation.
Primary Location: California,San Diego,Otay Mesa Medical Offices 4650 Palm Ave. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Shift: Variable Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Working Hours Start: Varies Working Hours End: Varies Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: OPEIU - Local 30 Job Level: Entry Level Job Category: Laboratory Department: Laboratory Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time
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