Laboratory Assistant - Pathology

Providence Health & Services; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Clinical Lab Assistant to support the pathology department at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. This role involves assisting with specimen collection, quality assurance, and operational tasks under the guidance of the pathology manager. Join a culture that values your contributions and fosters professional growth while providing essential care to the community. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive environment for all caregivers.

Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching

Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Vacation and holiday time off

Voluntary benefits

Well-being resources

Qualifications

• Support pathologist and medical staff in daily operations.
• Assist with Quality Assurance and Quality Control tasks.

Responsibilities

• Collect, register, and accession pathology specimens.
• Assist in maintaining performance improvement protocols.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Pathology Specimen Collection

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

National Certification from ASCP

2 years of college coursework

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

MEDITECH

Job description

Description

Perform functions to support the pathologist and medical staff. Assist with maintenance of Performance Improvement, Quality Assurance and Quality Control for the pathology department. Assist with specific functions associated with the operation of the pathology department under the direction of the pathology manager, including collection, registration and accession of pathology specimens into the LIS, MEDITECH, and other duties assigned by the pathology manager.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Santa Rosa Memorial 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:

• H.S. Diploma or GED


• National Certification from American Society for Clinical Pathology upon hire.

Preferred qualifications:

• Coursework/Training: 2 years of college.


• 1 year Experience as a clinical lab assistant in an acute care laboratory.

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.

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.

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.

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 Northern California, Providence provides health care services to Eureka, Fortuna, Healdsburg, Napa, Petaluma and Santa Rosa.

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.

Requsition ID: 361864

Company: Providence Jobs

Job Category: Clinical Laboratory

Job Function: Clinical Care

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Night

Career Track: Clinical Support

Department: 7820 PATHOLOGY

Address: CA Santa Rosa 1165 Montgomery Dr

Work Location: Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital

Workplace Type: On-site

Pay Range: $27.07 - $36.09

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.