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Job Summary:

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

Essential Responsibilities:

• 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.