Kaiser Permanente·San Diego, California
Perform venipuncture, skin punctures, and pre-analytical laboratory steps for patients of all ages. Conduct diagnostic EKG procedures and manage the processing, logging, and transport of bacteriological specimens.
To perform venipuncture and skin puncture and pre-analytical steps of laboratory testing.
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 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 of supplies and reagents. Prepares and instructs patient and performs diagnostic EKG procedures in the outpatient setting as ordered. Download EKG orders and transmits results via MUSE (analog phone lines) Perform computer and device maintenance or cleaning and troubleshooting as needed. 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 from all supervisors, leads and seniors Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
Relevant college courses in the life sciences.
On-call position varied hours/days. Rotating weekends, possibly every other weekend.
Requires a High School Diploma and a California Phlebotomy Technician I or II Certificate. Candidates should have six months of phlebotomy experience in a medical setting or one year of clinical lab experience.
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