Laboratory Technical Assistant

Providence Health Plan Group; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 36,230 - 55,448; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health care benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Vacation and holidays

Well-being resources

Job summary

Providence St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton, CA is seeking a Laboratory Technical Assistant for full-time, 8-hour shifts. The role involves processing and preparing specimens for clinical testing, operating automated instruments as needed, and supporting blood bank functions and phlebotomy tasks.

Qualifications include state phlebotomy licenses or CLS licensure, with preferred lab experience and coursework in science. Eligible for a comprehensive benefits package and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Laboratory technical (analytical assistant) background.
• College-level science coursework or training is a plus.
• 1 year experience as a laboratory analytical assistant is preferred.
• 3 years experience in blood specimen collections in a hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and prepare specimens for Clinical and Reference Laboratory testing.
• Operate automated laboratory instrumentation as needed.
• Assist with Blood Processing, including receiving blood components and preparing plasma products.
• Place orders with blood suppliers and support CLS on blood bank functions.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Lab tech background

Analytical skills

Education

California Phlebotomy Technician I

California Phlebotomy Technician II

California Medical Laboratory Technician License

Job description

Description

Laboratory Technical Assistant at Providence St. Jude Medical Center, Fullerton, CA. This position is full-time and will work 8-hour, variable shifts.

The Laboratory Technical Assistant processes (including complex and multiple-step processing) and prepares specimens for Clinical Laboratory and Reference Laboratory testing. The Laboratory Technical Assistant may operate automated laboratory instrumentation to assist in laboratory testing, and may perform or participate with the CLS in certain portions of semi-automated and manual testing procedures. The Laboratory Technician Assistant may receive blood components into Blood Processing, prepare and assign plasma products for patients, in addition to placing orders with the blood supplier and assist CLS on other blood bank functions. May assist with inventory of laboratory section supplies, and may assist with Quality Assurance data collection and recording, and action/follow-up. May function as a lab phlebotomist as required, and is qualified to perform duties in multiple laboratory sections or operational departments.

Required Qualifications

• Upon hire: California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I License, or
• Upon hire: California Certified Phlebotomy Technician II License, or
• Upon hire: California Medical Laboratory Technician License
• Laboratory technical (analytical assistant) background.

Preferred Qualifications

• College-level science coursework or training.
• 1 year experience as a laboratory analytical assistant.
• 3 years experience in blood specimen collections on adults and children in a hospital environment.
• 1 year experience as a technical laboratory (analytical) assistant in an acute care facility, including supervised operation and maintenance of automated laboratory instrumentation.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay range: $26.30 – $40.25 per hour. Additional compensation may be available for 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, paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues, voluntary benefits, and well‑being resources.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity strengthens our organization, and we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce and creating equal opportunities for advancement.