Pay Grade: 23
Qualifications: High school diploma/GED. Valid California phlebotomy certificate. A valid certification is defined as:1.) Have in their physical possession the California Department of Health Services (CADHS), Certified Phlebotomist Technician (CPT) document. One (1) year phlebotomy experience in an acute care medical center or non acute care setting. Demonstrated ability to perform the duties/responsibilities of the job at a fully satisfactory performance level. Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors.
Preferred Qualifications: Relevant college courses in the life sciences.
Duties: Upholds Kaiser Permanente's 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 patient's 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. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanent's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and license requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures. EEO:
Notes: This is an On-call position, days and hours varies according to department needs. Will work rotating weekends.
This is a Repost of PC0900490.