Associate Laboratory Assistant - CLINICAL LAB

Providence Health & Services; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Health & Services in Missoula, MT is seeking a Lab Aide I to perform phlebotomy, specimen processing, and basic client service tasks. You will obtain blood samples promptly while following collection policy, and complete phlebotomy competency after 3 months.

The role includes requisition entry, checks, filing, and other duties as assigned. Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package and a culture of patient-focused care.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy competency required after 3 months.
• Specimen processing competency required after 3 months.
• Basic client service competency required after 1 year.
• Requisition entry, checks, and filing duties included.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and collect blood samples.
• Process specimens with proper labeling and handling.
• Enter requisitions, perform checks, and file records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen processing

Client service

Education

Phlebotomy certificate

Job description

Description

The Lab Aide I is responsible for completing and maintaining competency in phlebotomy, specimen processing, and basic client service tasks. As a phlebotomist, the expectation is to obtain blood samples from patients in a timely manner while following proper collection policy. Completion of phlebotomy competency will be required after 3 months of starting in this position. As a specimen processor, the aide will ensure appropriate labeling has occurred and handle specimen according to policy. Completion of Specimen processing competency will be required after 3 months of starting in this position. The basic client service tasks entail: requisition entry, requisition checks, and filing. Completion of basic client service competency will be required after 1 year of starting in this position. The Lab Aide I will also perform other duties as assigned.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence St. Patrick Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Phlebotomy certificate upon hire.
• Less than one year experience as a phlebotomist and/or completion of a Phlebotomy program.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Pay Range: $16.50 - $23.41

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.