Senior Laboratory Assistant

Providence Swedish Medical Center; Edmonds, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Swedish Medical Center seeks a phlebotomy‑focused professional to represent the laboratory to patients, physicians and public. You will assist lab staff, receive and process specimens, and ensure adherence to procedures and safety standards.

The role requires a phlebotomy program completion and relevant certifications at hire, with opportunities for growth within Providence Swedish’s expansive healthcare system.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a phlebotomy program through a recognized post-secondary or equivalent training.
• Upon hire, possess Washington Medical Assistant Phlebotomist or Washington Medical Assistant Certification.

Responsibilities

• Represent the laboratory to the public, physicians, patients and offices.
• Assist laboratory technical staff and accession//process specimens according to procedures.
• Follow departmental policies to ensure compliance with accreditation and licensing.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy program coursework/training

Washington MA Phlebotomist Certification or Washington MA Certification

Job description

Description

Represents the laboratory to the public, physicians, patients and offices while assisting laboratory technical staff, receiving/accessioning and/or processing specimens according to laboratory procedures. Follows established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, safety; environmental and infectious control standards so that the laboratory remains in compliance with accreditation and licensing agencies.

Required Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma or GED
• Coursework/Training: Successful completion of a phlebotomy program through a post- secondary school, college, military program, employer, or an equivalent training program
• Upon hire:
• Washington Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification --or--
• Washington Medical Assistant Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior phlebotomy experience

Why Join Providence Swedish?

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 improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.

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.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. 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. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

Providence Swedish is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the greater Puget Sound area. It is comprised of eight hospital campuses (Ballard, Edmonds, Everett, Centralia, Cherry Hill (Seattle), First Hill (Seattle), Issaquah and Olympia); emergency rooms and specialty centers in Redmond (East King County) and the Mill Creek area in Everett; and Providence Swedish Medical Group, a network of 190+ primary care and specialty care locations throughout the Puget Sound. Whether through physician clinics, education, research and innovation or other outreach, we’re dedicated to improving the wellbeing of rural and urban communities by expanding access to quality health care for all.

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.

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Requsition ID: 457135
Company: Swedish Jobs
Job Category: Clinical Laboratory
Job Function: Clinical Care
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Clinical Support
Department: 3905 SED LAB SUPPORT
Address: WA Edmonds 21601 76th Ave W
Work Location: Swedish Edmonds 21601 76th
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $30.64 - $44.22
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.