Laboratory Assistant II (On-call Variable shift in Bakersfield, CA)
Kaiser Permanente
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Bakersfield, California
Company
Kaiser Permanente
Location
Bakersfield, California
Type
Full Time
Job Description
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 quantity of blood to be drawn from the patient based on the patients age, physical maturation and the test or study to be preformed.
- 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 from all supervisors, leads and seniors.
- Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
Basic Qualifications: Experience
- Basic Qualifications:
- One (1) year phlebotomy experience in an acute care medical center or non-acute care setting.
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED).
- Phlebotomy Technician I Certificate (California) OR Phlebotomy Technician II Certificate (California)
- Demonstrated ability to perform the duties/responsibilities of the job at a fully satisfactory performance level.
- Relevant college courses in the life sciences.
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05/16/2025
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