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At Kaiser Permanente Northern California, you’ll join a team of health advocates who share your passion for helping people. From our financial professionals and IT team members to our RNs and physicians on the front line of care—we work together to help our members achieve their best level of wellness. And you’ll be inspired to do the same. Whether you dream of sailing the bay, hitting the slopes in the Sierras, hiking Yosemite, attending the opera, or strolling the vineyards, you’ll discover the cultural and recreational diversity that makes Northern California one of the most desirable places in the world to live and work. Northern California’s largest health plan, Kaiser Permanente provides you with the resources, scope, and opportunity you need to realize your goals. Come see for yourself.

Job Description

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 Functions:

• Draws blood from patient's finger, heel, 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.
• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• California Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
• 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 able to perform all Laboratory Assistant I duties
• Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment
• Also, refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. We are proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.