Description : Job Summary :

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 quality of blood to be drawn from the patient based on the patients age, physical maturation and the test or study to be performed.
• 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.
• 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 form all supervisors, leads and seniors.
• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

Basic Qualifications :

Experience

One (1) year phlebotomy experience in an acute care medical center or non-acute care setting or equivalent military experience.

Education

High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

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

Additional Requirements :

• Demonstrated ability to perform the duties / responsibilities of the job at a fully satisfactory performance level.
• NOTE : The SCPMG Regional Reference Lab does not require phlebotomy certification.

Preferred Qualifications :

Relevant college courses in the life sciences.

Notes :

• OCI GY On-Call. Variable PM and GY shifts. Every other weekend & holidays based on business needs. May need to travel to all South OC MOB labs.
• May work every other weekend & holidays as needed. The replacement has no guarantee to have the same schedule as the previous employee.
• This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.

Last updated : 2024-05-12