Laboratory Aide

Job Summary:
Under direct supervision, performs pre-analytical and post-analytical functions of laboratory testing. Maintains department inventory. Transports specimens and supplies. Essential Responsibilities:
Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws. Performs pre-analytical phase of testing by bar coding, centrifuging, separating, mixing, logging and transporting specimens. Retrieves specimens for repeat testing, looks for stored or lost specimens and reports. Maintains orders and inventories all supplies for their specific area or job assignment. Receives and transports laboratory reports to the appropriate areas. Properly processes bar codes and accessions specimens. Prepares specimen for transportation to outside laboratories. Documents problem specimens. Maintains and monitors database for specimens sent to outside reference laboratories. Establishes and maintains courteous and cooperative relations when interacting with the public, patients and other personnel. Follows directives from all supervisors, leads, and seniors. May perform other duties as required. Basic Qualifications:
Experience
35 wpm or as required by facility Successful completion of orientation and on-the-job training Demonstrated ability to perform the duties/responsibilities of the job at a fully satisfactory level of performance
Education

• High School Diploma or GED

License, Certification, Registration

• N/A

Additional Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:

• Managing/handling of med waste. Operate autoclave/cardboard bailer. Knowledge of chemicals used in cleaning lab surfaces. Able to lift 25-30 lbs.

Notes:

• This is a temporary position for approximately three (3) months.
• This is a part time position, days and hours may vary.

Primary Location: California,North Hollywood,Sherman Way Central Lab W
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 16
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Working Hours Start: 07:00 AM
Working Hours End: 03:30 PM
Job Schedule: Part-time
Job Type: Standard
Employee Status: Temporary
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B01|SEIU|Local 399
Job Level: Entry Level
Department: Sherman Way Central Lab-Bldg A - Pathology/Lab-Environmntl Svcs - 0806
Pay Range: $27.72 - $30.56 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
Travel: No Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. For jobs where work will be performed in unincorporated LA County, the employer provides the following statement in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

• Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licensure requirements (where applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.

• Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance with the Principles of Responsibility, adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty, shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments.

• Job duties with at least occasional or possible access to: (1) patients, the general public, or other employees; (2) confidential protected health information and other confidential KP information (including employee, proprietary, financial or trade secret information); (3) KP property and assets, for example, electronic assets, medical instruments, or devices; (4) controlled substances regulated by federal law or potentially subject to diversion.