Performs a variety of duties to support the receipt, processing, testing, delivery and distribution of lab results. May perform a variety of laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy, capillary puncture and other specimen collection processes.

• This position, knows and complies with all Kaiser Permanente quality, safety, and emergency policies and procedures. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice in every interaction with patients, colleagues, providers, and leadership. Ensures patient safety in the preparation and provisioning of care related to but not limited to medications, procedures, infection prevention, fall prevention, including consistent use of two patient identifiers and procedural time outs. Reports safety hazards, accidents and incidents, and unsafe working conditions promptly.
• Demonstrates knowledge of specimen collection processes.
• Proficient with computer systems and multiple software programs as required, according to company and departmental procedures.
• Follows established procedures for patient identification, specimen collection and labeling.
• Maintains and completes all required documentation.
• Receives and processes all incoming specimens.
• Assesses specimen integrity and prepares, packages and arranges for transport of specimens as required. Processes specimens to include racking, creating worklists and loading instruments.
• Performs maintenance on equipment and is responsible for equipment startup and shutdown.
• Answers and assists with routine telephone inquiries in a courteous and professional manner.
• Successfully completes the required laboratory orientation, training, competencies and on-going education as assigned.
• Performs waived and moderate complexity testing according to established laboratory procedures.
• Entry of test results into the LIS for waived and moderate complexity testing.
• Communicates and documents results, including alert values to clinical staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.