Associate Laboratory Assistant - Clinical Laboratory

Providence; Apple Valley (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange is seeking an Associate Laboratory Assistant to support clinical lab operations in Orange, CA. This per-diem position offers 8-hour variable shifts and involves routine manual work with a mix of technical duties under supervision.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and California CPT I or CPT II licensure at hire. Preference for prior laboratory or hospital experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Phlebotomy technician licenses required upon hire (CPT I or CPT II).

Responsibilities

• Performs routine non-technical, manual, and a moderate amount of technical work in the medical laboratory.
• Maintains laboratory areas and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Carries out related tasks as required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I License

California Certified Phlebotomy Technician II License

Job description

Associate Laboratory Assistant - Clinical Laboratory

Associate Laboratory Assistant at Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange in Orange, CA. This position is per-diem and will work 8-hour, Variable shifts.

St. Joseph Hospital is four-time designated for Magnet status, the highest recognition for nursing excellence. Since 2007, St. Joseph Hospital has been recognized as a Magnet hospital-a prestigious designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), which recognizes organizations that provide the highest-quality care.

Join Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange, recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 14 types of care by U.S. News & World Report. We are a proud recipient of the 2025 Women's Choice Award in multiple categories of women's care such as Bariatrics, Cancer Care, Comprehensive Breast Centers, Emergency Care, Heart Care, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Obstetrics, Patient Experience, Patient Safety, Stroke Care, Women's Services and Best Mammogram Imaging Center

Under the general supervision of the Phlebotomy and Specimen Processing Supervisor, the Clinical Lab Assistant I performs routine non-technical, manual, and a moderate amount of technical work in the medical laboratory. Maintains laboratory areas and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition. Carries out related tasks as required.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at St. Mary Medical Center 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.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Upon hire: California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I License. Or
• Upon hire: California Certified Phlebotomy Technician II License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Laboratory, medical office, or hospital experience.

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.

About the Team

The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centres, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Requsition ID:

471090

Company:

Providence Jobs

Job Category:

Clinical Laboratory

Job Function:

Clinical Care

Job Shift:

Variable

Career Track:

Clinical Support

Department:

7550 SMMC CLINICAL LAB

Work Location:

St Mary Medical Center-Apple Valley

Workplace Type:

On-site

Pay Range:

$25.00 - $29.19

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.