Laboratory Assistant II

Kaiser Permanente

Walnut Creek, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Asepsis, Laboratory, Laboratory Management, Legal, License Management, Microbiology, Phlebotomy, Sample/Specimen Processing, Test Automation, Test Equipment
LOCATION
Walnut Creek, CA
POSTED
5 days ago

Job Summary:

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

About the Company

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Kaiser Permanente

At Kaiser Permanente, we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence. Driven by our mission to provide the highest quality preventive medicine, we are committed to eliminating health care disparities, and to making lives better through innovation, technology, and research. Our desire to deliver the best possible care inspires us to promote wellness among our members, communities, and each other. It also fuels our belief that everyone — regardless of circumstance — deserves access to affordable care, which further drives our motivation to expand our reach. Founded nearly 80 years ago, our unique business model sets us apart — positioning us to drive improvements across the industry and around the world.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1945
WEBSITE
http://www.kp.org/careers