Senior Laboratory Assistant
About the role
The Senior Laboratory Assistant is responsible for the collection and processing of blood specimens, providing assessment and care for neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric in-patients, emergency room patients, and patients from other hospital services as needed. He/she will assist as necessary with outpatient specimen collection and processing. The inoculation of microbiology specimens onto primary media and the processing of specimens for referral testing are also responsibilities of the position.
About the organization
Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, CA, has received Magnet designation in 2012, 2017, 2021, and is in the process of earning its fourth designation in 2025—a prestigious recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for providing the highest-quality care. Only eight percent of hospitals nationwide have achieved Magnet designation. The hospital is also recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 18 types of care by U.S. News & World Report, including orthopedic and gastroenterological care, and has received awards for cardiac surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, and excellence in women's services from Healthgrades and Newsweek.
Providence caregivers are valued and empowered to thrive in a culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. The organization serves in over 50 hospitals and 1,000 clinics across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, and Washington, continuing a more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Requirements
- California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I License upon hire, or
- California Certified Phlebotomy Technician II License upon hire
Preferred: 1 year of laboratory phlebotomy experience.
Pay
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $37.98 per hour. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Benefits
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching
- Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- Life insurance and disability insurance
- Time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues)
- Voluntary benefits and well-being resources
Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Schedule
This is a full-time position working 8-hour day shifts.