Laboratory Assistant II, Santa Clarita (On-Call, Day/Evening Shift)

To perform venipuncture and skin puncture and pre-analytical and post 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 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.