Kaiser Permanente
Clinical Laboratory Assistant, Various Locations
Kaiser Permanente, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80202
Clinical Laboratory Assistant, Various Locations
Performs a variety of duties to support the testing, delivery and distribution of lab results. Performs a variety of laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy, capillary puncture and other specimen collection processes. Essential responsibilities include: Knows and complies with all Kaiser Permanente quality, safety, and emergency policies and procedures. Greets, instructs and communicates to all patients in a courteous and professional manner. Clearly communicates patient collection instructions. Demonstrates knowledge of specimen collection processes. Proficient with computer systems and multiple software programs as required. Successfully completes the required laboratory orientation, training, competencies and on-going education as assigned. Follows established procedures for patient identification, specimen collection and labeling. Receives and processes specimens received from patients and other departments. Assesses specimen integrity and prepares, packages and arranges for transport of specimens as required. Performs maintenance on equipment and is responsible for equipment startup and shutdown as assigned. Answers and assists with routine telephone inquiries in a courteous and professional manner. Performs waived & moderate complexity lab testing according to established laboratory procedures. Communicates and documents results, including alert values, to clinical staff. Performs other duties as assigned. Basic qualifications include: A minimum of six (6) months of concentrated phlebotomy experience within the three (3) years may be substituted for the phlebotomy training program. High school graduation or equivalent. Completion of an accredited Phlebotomy training program and successful completion of a phlebotomy externship of at least 80 hours within a four week period within the last year, Or completion of an accredited Phlebotomy training program and two (2) years of previous concentrated phlebotomy experience, Or completion of a Medical Assistant program that includes phlebotomy training and a minimum of six (6) months of concentrated phlebotomy experience within the past three (3) years. Medical Technologist Certificate OR Medical Lab Assistant Certification OR Medical Lab Scientist Certificate OR Clinical Lab Scientist Certificate OR Phlebotomy Technologist Certificate OR Medical Lab Technician Certificate Phlebotomy Technologist Certificate within 12 months of hire from American Society for Clinical Pathology OR Registered Phlebotomy Technician (AMT) within 12 months of hire from American Medical Technologists OR Phlebotomy Technician Certificate within 12 months of hire from American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians OR Phlebotomy Technician Certificate within 12 months of hire from National Healthcareer Association Driver's License (Colorado) Additional requirements include: Routine pager, on-call duties are required. Has positive customer interactions and demonstrates good service recovery skills. Provides excellent customer service skills. No moving traffic violations dating the past twelve months is required.
Performs a variety of duties to support the testing, delivery and distribution of lab results. Performs a variety of laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy, capillary puncture and other specimen collection processes. Essential responsibilities include: Knows and complies with all Kaiser Permanente quality, safety, and emergency policies and procedures. Greets, instructs and communicates to all patients in a courteous and professional manner. Clearly communicates patient collection instructions. Demonstrates knowledge of specimen collection processes. Proficient with computer systems and multiple software programs as required. Successfully completes the required laboratory orientation, training, competencies and on-going education as assigned. Follows established procedures for patient identification, specimen collection and labeling. Receives and processes specimens received from patients and other departments. Assesses specimen integrity and prepares, packages and arranges for transport of specimens as required. Performs maintenance on equipment and is responsible for equipment startup and shutdown as assigned. Answers and assists with routine telephone inquiries in a courteous and professional manner. Performs waived & moderate complexity lab testing according to established laboratory procedures. Communicates and documents results, including alert values, to clinical staff. Performs other duties as assigned. Basic qualifications include: A minimum of six (6) months of concentrated phlebotomy experience within the three (3) years may be substituted for the phlebotomy training program. High school graduation or equivalent. Completion of an accredited Phlebotomy training program and successful completion of a phlebotomy externship of at least 80 hours within a four week period within the last year, Or completion of an accredited Phlebotomy training program and two (2) years of previous concentrated phlebotomy experience, Or completion of a Medical Assistant program that includes phlebotomy training and a minimum of six (6) months of concentrated phlebotomy experience within the past three (3) years. Medical Technologist Certificate OR Medical Lab Assistant Certification OR Medical Lab Scientist Certificate OR Clinical Lab Scientist Certificate OR Phlebotomy Technologist Certificate OR Medical Lab Technician Certificate Phlebotomy Technologist Certificate within 12 months of hire from American Society for Clinical Pathology OR Registered Phlebotomy Technician (AMT) within 12 months of hire from American Medical Technologists OR Phlebotomy Technician Certificate within 12 months of hire from American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians OR Phlebotomy Technician Certificate within 12 months of hire from National Healthcareer Association Driver's License (Colorado) Additional requirements include: Routine pager, on-call duties are required. Has positive customer interactions and demonstrates good service recovery skills. Provides excellent customer service skills. No moving traffic violations dating the past twelve months is required.