Lab Assistant I

Job Summary

Performs venipuncture and skin puncture and pre-analytical and post analytical steps of laboratory testing.

Essential Responsibilities

• 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 quantity 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
• 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 from all supervisors, leads and seniors