Laboratory Assistant III

Kaiser Permanente

Berkeley, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Asepsis, Laboratory, Laboratory Management, Laboratory Techniques, Legal, License Management, Medical Assistance, Medical Treatment, Microbiology, Patient Registration, Phlebotomy, Plating Processes, Problem Solving Skills, Sample/Specimen Processing, Test Automation, Test Equipment
LOCATION
Berkeley, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Summary: 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 Responsibilities: - 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 patients finger, heal, 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. Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Compliance Accountability: Grade: 405

About the Company

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Kaiser Permanente

At Kaiser Permanente, we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence. Driven by our mission to provide the highest quality preventive medicine, we are committed to eliminating health care disparities, and to making lives better through innovation, technology, and research. Our desire to deliver the best possible care inspires us to promote wellness among our members, communities, and each other. It also fuels our belief that everyone — regardless of circumstance — deserves access to affordable care, which further drives our motivation to expand our reach. Founded nearly 80 years ago, our unique business model sets us apart — positioning us to drive improvements across the industry and around the world.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1945
WEBSITE
http://www.kp.org/careers