Lead Laboratory Assistant

Providence Health Plan Group; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Lab Assistant to oversee phlebotomy operations. This role involves coordinating daily activities, ensuring timely specimen collection and processing, and leading a dedicated team. Join a culture that values patient-focused care and supports your professional growth. With a commitment to diversity and inclusivity, this organization empowers its caregivers to make a significant impact in the community. If you are passionate about healthcare and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Best-in-class benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Support for financial security

Qualifications

• 1 year experience as a Phlebotomist or Lab Assistant.
• Experience with specimen processing and handling.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations of the phlebotomy team.
• Ensure accurate collection and delivery of laboratory specimens.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen Processing

Centrifuging

Blood Specimen Collection

Team Coordination

Education

California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I License

California Certified Phlebotomy Technician II License

Job description

Description

Under the direction and supervision of the Lab Supervisor, the Lead Lab Assistant coordinates and organizes the daily operations of the inpatient/outpatient phlebotomy team assuring accurate and timely collection, receipt and delivery of laboratory specimens. Also, coordinates and organizes the daily operations in processing along with lab assistant duties in various sections of the lab. Effectively uses job knowledge and exercises good judgment in leading staff.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Mission Hospital Regional 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:

• Upon hire: California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I License.
• Upon hire: California Certified Phlebotomy Technician II License.
• 1 year Experience as a Phlebotomist or Lab Assistant performing blood specimen collections.
• Experience with specimen processing, centrifuging and handling send out specimens to other Laboratories.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years Experience in blood specimen collections on infants, children, and adults in a hospital environment.
• 1 year Experience coordinating operations of phlebotomy, lab assistants, or processing teams.

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.

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 Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond.

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 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, and even our own Providence High School.

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.

Requisition ID: 358615
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Clinical Laboratory
Job Function: Clinical Care
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Clinical Support
Department: 7500 MH CLINICAL LAB
Address: CA Mission Viejo 27700 Medical Ctr Rd
Work Location: Mission Hospital Mission Viejo
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $24.82 - $37.98