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Kaiser Permanente Laboratory Assistant III in Richmond, California
Under the direction and oversight of the Laboratory Director and Laboratory Manager, or designee, within the scope of Unlicensed Laboratory Personnel as described in B&PC 1269. Sr. Laboratory Assistant where applicable, frequently performs complex procedures defined for laboratory assistants in a Medical Center or in a Regional Laboratory Department. Complex procedures, as applicable, includes plating and processing microbiology specimens and assisting in operating and maintaining automated and semi-automated test equipment under the direct and constant supervision of a licensed person as authorized by the California lab law. Other complex procedures may include problem solving, e.g., reviewing computer error lists and resolving clerical discrepancies. May be required to draw blood.
Essential Functions:
• May direct, check, assign and coordinate the work of other Laboratory Assistants.
• Trains and reports on the work performance of other Laboratory Assistants.
• Draws blood from patient's finger, heel, or vein, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood samples.
• Obtains the correct amount and type of specimen.
• Documents all requests and released results of lab work accurately.
• Informs physicians of released lab results .
• Completes appropriate routing, handling, and processing of various medical specimens.
• Orders, distributes and stocks supplies as needed.
• May be required to register patients.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.
• This job has no supervisory responsibilites.
Grade 405
Basic Qualifications:
One (1) year of experience as a Laboratory Assistant required.
High School Diploma/GED.
California Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), where applicable.
Be fully proficient in all Laboratory Assistant duties in a Medical Center or in a Regional Laboratory Departments.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: Laboratory Assistant III
LOCATION: Richmond, California
REQNUMBER: 936671
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.