Laboratory Assistant

Providence Health and Services; Polson (MT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson, MT is seeking a Lab Aide II to support core laboratory operations within a community hospital setting. You will contribute to patient-focused care and work as part of a dedicated clinical team in a fast-paced lab environment.

The ideal candidate has 1 year of client services and laboratory exposure, plus 3 months each in phlebotomy and processing, with willingness to continue growth within Providence’s clinical pathways and wage structure.

Qualifications

• 1 year completed client services checklist and competency.
• 1 year experience working in Saint Patrick Laboratory to be promoted to Lab Aide II.
• 3 months completed phlebotomy checklist and competency.
• 3 months completed processing checklist and competency.

Skills

Client services

Laboratory experience

Phlebotomy

Processing

Job description

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

• 1 year completed client services checklist and competency
• 1 year experience working in Saint Patrick Laboratory in order to be promoted to Lab Aide II
• 3 months completed phlebotomy checklist and competency
• 3 months completed processing checklist and competency

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.

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.

About the Team

Providence has a long-standing tradition of caring for residents in western Montana since the Sisters of Providence arrived in the state in 1864. As one of Montana’s largest health care providers, Providence works collaboratively across traditional boundaries to develop patient-centered practices that help make lifelong quality care accessible and affordable.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers include Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula and Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, a critical access hospital in Polson. Our not-for-profit network of services also include physicians, more than 40 clinics, care centers, hospice and home health programs, and other diverse community services.

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.

Job Details

• Requisition ID: 462128
• Company: Providence Jobs
• Job Category: Clinical Laboratory
• Job Function: Clinical Care
• Job Schedule: Part time
• Job Shift: Variable
• Career Track: Clinical Support
• Department: 3502 CLINICAL LAB POLSON
• Address: MT Polson 6 13th Ave E
• Work Location: St Joseph Medical Ctr Polso-Polson
• Workplace Type: On-site
• Pay Range: $17.03 - $26.06