Laboratory Assistant II
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onLeafy Pass, Groves, Orchard Hills, Irvine, Orange County, California, 92602, United States
About the Role
This position serves as a vital link in the diagnostic care continuum, performing venipuncture and skin puncture procedures alongside essential pre-analytical and post-analytical laboratory steps. The role is designed to ensure the highest quality of patient care by accurately collecting specimens and preparing them for testing across a diverse patient population.
You will be responsible for selecting the appropriate phlebotomy technique based on the patient's age and physical maturation, whether performing venipuncture, finger sticks, or heel sticks. Beyond specimen collection, you will manage the pre-analytical phase of testing, including barcoding, centrifuging, separating, logging, culturing, and staining bacteriological specimens. The role also involves maintaining inventory levels of supplies and reagents, checking in patients, collecting revenue, and providing patients with necessary preparation instructions.
Team and Culture
As a member of the team, you will uphold Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures while adhering to all applicable state, federal, and local laws. We value professionalism in both attitude and appearance, and we expect you to establish and maintain courteous, cooperative relations with the public, patients, and other personnel. A key aspect of this role is the ability to handle difficult patients with grace and professionalism while following directives from supervisors and leads.
Work Schedule
The primary shift is the GY shift, with working hours starting as early as 10:00 PM. A secondary PM shift is also available. Due to operational needs, team members will work every other weekend and holidays.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Leafy Pass, Groves, Orchard Hills, Irvine, Orange County, California, 92602, United States
Irvine, California
Key Responsibilities
- check_circlePerform venipuncture, finger stick, and heel stick procedures on patients of all ages
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Venipuncture, Skin Puncture, Phlebotomy, Finger Stick, Heel Stick, Bar Coding, Centrifuging, Culturing, Staining, Phlebotomy Technician Ii Certificate.
Education: High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) required..
Frequently asked questions about Laboratory Assistant II at Kaiser Permanente
What does a Laboratory Assistant II at Kaiser Permanente do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Laboratory Assistant II at Kaiser Permanente will perform venipuncture, finger stick, and heel stick procedures on patients of all ages; monitor and maintain inventory levels of laboratory supplies and reagents; execute pre-analytical testing steps including bar coding, centrifuging, and culturing; and select appropriate phlebotomy techniques based on patient age and physical maturation.
What are the requirements for this Laboratory Assistant II role?expand_more
Kaiser Permanente is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: High school diploma or GED; 1 year phlebotomy experience in acute or non-acute care setting or equivalent military experience; and Phlebotomy Technician II Certificate (California) OR Phlebotomy Technician I Certificate (California).
Where is the Laboratory Assistant II role at Kaiser Permanente located?expand_more
Laboratory Assistant II at Kaiser Permanente is based in Leafy Pass, Groves, Orchard Hills, Irvine, Orange County, California, 92602, United States. This is a on-site role.