• Job Description

  Req#: 1290872
  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.
  
  
  • Monitors and maintains appropriate inventory levels of supplies and reagents.
  
  
  • 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.

• About the company

  Providing high-quality, affordable health care services and improving the health of our members and the communities we serve.

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