Laboratory Assistant II

Under the direction and oversight of the Laboratory Director and Laboratory Manager, or designee, within the scope of Unlicensed Laboratory Personnel as described in B&PC 1269, receives and processes specimens, performs clerical tasks and performs phlebotomy. May operate automated or semi-automated test equipment, or plate and process microbiology specimens under the direct and constant supervision of a licensed person, as authorized by the California lab law.

Essential Responsibilities:

Draws blood from patients finger, heal, or vein, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood samples.

Obtains the correct amount and type of specimen.

Documents all requests and released results of lab work accurately.

Informs physicians of released lab results.

Completes appropriate routing, handling, and processing of various medical specimens.

Orders, distributes and stocks supplies as needed.

Trains and reports on the work performance of other Laboratory Assistants.

Perform other related duties as necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Compliance Accountability: Grade: 365

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

N/A

Education

High School Diploma/GED.

License, Certification, Registration

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

Additional Requirements:

Ability to perform all Laboratory Assistant I duties.

Must be able to perform all Laboratory Assistant I duties.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Ability to write simple correspondence.

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.

Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Preferred Qualifications:

N/A

Primary Location: California,Antioch,Antioch Sand Creek Medical Offices

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1

Shift: Day

Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Working Hours Start: 06:30 AM

Working Hours End: 07:30 PM

Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A01 SEIU United Healthcare Workers West

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Department: Antioch Hospital - Pathology/Lab-Clinical Lab - 0206

Pay Range: $37.9 - $39.87 / hour

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. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.