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Lead Laboratory Assistant

Providence Health & Services

Mission Viejo (CA)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 75,000

Full time

30 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Lab Assistant to oversee the phlebotomy team, ensuring accurate and timely collection of laboratory specimens. This role emphasizes leadership and coordination within a supportive and patient-focused environment. You will play a vital role in the daily operations of the lab, leading staff with your expertise in blood specimen collection and processing. Join a team that values your contributions and empowers you to thrive professionally while caring for the most vulnerable in the community. This opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in healthcare while enjoying best-in-class benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate daily operations of the phlebotomy team for accurate specimen collection.
  • Lead staff effectively using job knowledge and good judgment.

Skills

Blood specimen collection
Specimen processing
Centrifuging
Team coordination

Education

California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I License
California Certified Phlebotomy Technician II License

Job 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. Or
  • 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.

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