Laboratory Assistant

Providence; Colville (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence St. Joseph's Hospital-Chewelah in Chewelah, Washington, is seeking Laboratory Assistants II to perform phlebotomy, specimen processing, and LIS testing under supervision.

You will handle test orders, patient registration, and communication with lab staff as part of a clinical care team. The role emphasizes patient-focused care within Providence’s culture, with opportunities to contribute to an inclusive, supportive workplace and to grow within a large health system across multiple

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy and specimen collection including capillary, venipuncture, and arterial puncture.
• Operate LIS and perform waived to moderately complex tests under supervision.
• Handle orders, patient registration, and communications with lab staff.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples and prepare specimens for reference laboratories.
• Register patients and coordinate with customers and lab staff.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen collection

Laboratory information system

Clerical tasks

Education

Washington Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification

Phlebotomy program completion

Job description

Description

Laboratory Assistants II are responsible for clinical laboratory duties, including:

• Phlebotomy—obtaining blood samples by capillary puncture, venipuncture and arterial puncture, processing specimens.
• Collection and procurement—instructing patients in proper collection of urine and other samples, and preparing samples for reference laboratories.
• Utilizing Laboratory Information System (LIS)—performing waived tests and moderately complex tests under supervision.
• Taking orders for tests and clerical functions—patient registration, communication with customer/clients and lab staff.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St. Joseph's 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.

Required Qualifications

• Within 90 days of hire: Washington Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification
• Clinical laboratory experience, or
• Completion of approved 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.

About The Team

Providence has been serving the Inland Northwest since 1886 when Mother Joseph and the Sisters of Providence founded Sacred Heart Medical Center. Today, Providence is the largest health care provider in Washington located in communities large and small across the state. In eastern Washington, Providence provides care throughout Spokane, Stevens and Walla Walla counties.

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 also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

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.

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Requsition ID: 450930

Company: Providence Jobs

Job Category: Clinical Laboratory

Job Function: Clinical Care

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Day

Career Track: Clinical Support

Department: 3045 PSJHC CLINICAL LAB

Address: WA Chewelah 500 E Webster

Work Location: St Josephs Hospital-Chewelah

Workplace Type: On-site

Pay Range: $18.30 - $27.99

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.