-May be entitled to translation/bilingual, shift or other wage premiums as governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Please refer to the respective collective bargaining agreement for additional information on such wage premiums: https://www.lmpartnership.org/local-contracts. Job
Works independently and performs a wide range of medical laboratory tests and procedures to provide data for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Has knowledge of and adheres to all related regulatory requirements. Essential
This position, knows and complies with all Kaiser Permanente quality, safety, and emergency policies and procedures. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice in every interaction with patients, colleagues, providers, and leadership. Ensures patient safety in the preparation and provisioning of care related to but not limited to medications, procedures, infection prevention, fall prevention, including consistent use of two patient identifiers and procedural time outs.
Reports safety hazards, accidents and incidents, and unsafe working conditions promptly. Performs waived, moderate and high complexity testing according to established procedures. Performs and reports accurate and timely clinical laboratory tests in various sections of the laboratory.
Maintains accurate documentation in accordance with accrediting body and laboratory policy. Analyzes and appraises lab results relative to each other and to the pertinent QA data. Reviews test results in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
Solves problems and makes independent decisions. Participates in quality assurance activities. Performs and documents quality control.
Recognizes and resolves variances from normal. Documents quality improvement activities according to protocol. Assists clinicians in resolving quality concerns.
Collaborates to identify, develop and implement process improvements. Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration and makes minor repairs to instrumentation. Performs specimen collection procedures and processes specimens for tracking and transport as needed.
May participate in interviewing and selecting potential candidates for hiring. Trains and orients new employees. Contributes to a cost-effective laboratory operation and helps maintain an adequate supply inventory.
Assists with implementation of new method and/or instrumentation startup, validations and correlations. Proficient with computer systems and multiple software programs as required, according to company and departmental procedures. Successfully completes the required laboratory orientation, training, competencies and on-going education as assigned.
May Performs all related duties of a Clinical or Technical Lab Assistant as assigned. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Experience N/A Education Associate degree or higher required. License, Certification, Registration Medical Lab Technician ASCP Certification within 12 months of hire from American Society for Clinical Pathology OR Clinical Lab Scientist Certificate within 12 months of hire from National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel OR Medical Technologist Certificate within 12 months of hire from American Society for Clinical Pathology OR American Medical Technologist Medical Lab Technician Certificate within 12 months of hire from American Medical Technologists Additional
Provides excellent customer service. Has positive customer interactions and demonstrates good service recovery skills.
N/A Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Working Hours Start: 12:00 AM Working Hours End: 11:59 PM Job
Part-time Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Regular Worker Location: Onsite Employee Group/Union Affiliation: C01|SEIU|Local 105 Job Level: Entry Level Department: Northfield Support Services - Rgnl Mg Admn-Ln Cms Support - 1608
$31.93 - $43.41 / hour Travel: Yes, 100 % of the Time