Senior Laboratory Assistant

Providence; Laguna Beach (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Mission Hospital is seeking a Senior Laboratory Assistant for per-diem, 10-hour variable shifts in Mission Viejo, CA. The role focuses on blood specimen collection and processing, with care across neonate to geriatric inpatients and ER patients.

Outpatient collection support and microbiology work may be required. The position emphasizes high-quality care in a Magnet-designated hospital known for top regional recognition.

Qualifications

• Blood specimen collection and processing.
• Ability to assess and provide care for neonate to geriatric inpatients.
• Support for outpatient specimen collection and processing.

Responsibilities

• Collect and process blood specimens for testing.
• Assist with specimen collection from inpatients and ER patients.
• Perform inoculation of microbiology specimens onto primary media as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen handling

Patient care

Job description

Description

Senior Laboratory Assistant at Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, CA. This position is per-diem and will work 10-hour, variable shifts.

Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo has received Magnet designation in 2012, 2017, 2021 and are in the process of earning our fourth designation in 2025! This is a prestigious designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), which recognizes organizations that provide the highest-quality care. Only eight percent of hospitals nationwide have achieved Magnet designation. We are also recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 18 types of care by U.S. News & World Report, including orthopedic and gastroenterological care. Our hospital is also honored with awards for cardiac surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, and excellence in women's services by Healthgrades and Newsweek.

The Senior Laboratory Assistant is responsible for the collections and processing of blood specimens, providing assessment and care for neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric in-patients, emergency room patients, and patients from other hospital services as needed. He/she will assist as necessary with outpatient specimen collection and processing. The inoculation of microbiology specimens onto primary media and the