Associate Laboratory Assistant - Clinical Laboratory

Providence Health & Services; Eureka (CA); On-site; USD 72,696,000 - 85,418,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka in California is seeking an Associate Laboratory Assistant for a full-time, 10-hour day shift to support the clinical laboratory's routine operations.

Under supervision, you will handle non-technical and routine technical tasks, maintain clean lab areas and equipment, and assist with related duties as needed. California Phlebotomy Technician licensing is required upon hire (I or II), with preferred prior lab or hospital experience.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• California Phlebotomy Technician I or II license upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine non-technical and moderate technical work in the clinical laboratory.
• Maintain lab areas and equipment in a clean, sanitary condition; assist as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Lab assistance

Manual/digital prep

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Phlebotomy License

Job description

Description

Associate Laboratory Assistant at Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka, CA. This position is Full time and will work 10-hour, Day shifts.

Under the general supervision of the Phlebotomy Supervisor and the Director of Laboratory Services, 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 St. Joseph Hospital Eureka is recognized in 2025 by U.S. News & World Report for excellence in 8 types of care. We are also very proud to be awarded The Blue Cross Blue Shield's Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care and Knee/Hip Replacement. We have also been accredited for quality, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement in health care delivery by the Joint Commission, the nation's largest not-for-profit health care regulating organization.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at St. Joseph Hospital Eureka 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:

• H.S. Diploma or GED.
• California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I License upon hire, Or
• California Certified Phlebotomy Technician II License upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous laboratory, medical office or hospital experience is desirable.

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.

Requsition ID: 463797

Company: Providence Jobs

Job Category: Clinical Laboratory

Job Function: Clinical Care

Job Schedule:

Job Shift: Multiple shifts available

Career Track: Clinical Support

Department: 7800 CLIN LAB

Address: CA Eureka 2700 Dolbeer St

Work Location: St Joseph Hospital Eureka

Workplace Type: On-site

Pay Range: $25.37 - $29.81

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.