Senior Laboratory Assistant

Davita Inc.; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Mission Viejo is seeking a Senior Laboratory Assistant to manage blood specimen collections and patient care across various age groups. This role emphasizes both proficiency in laboratory skills and compassionate patient interaction, with a focus on teamwork and inclusive healthcare. Join a culture that values your contributions within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching

Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)

Life insurance and disability insurance

Paid parental leave and vacation

Qualifications

• California Certification required.
• Experience in Laboratory phlebotomy desired.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for collections and processing of blood specimens.
• Assists in outpatient specimen collection.
• Inoculates microbiology specimens onto primary media.

Skills

Patient care

Specimen processing

Proficiency in competencies

Education

California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I License

California Certified Phlebotomy Technician II License

Job description

Description

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 processing of specimens for referral testing are also responsibilities of the position. He/she is proficient in required competencies.

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:

• California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I License upon hire, or


• California Certified Phlebotomy Technician II License upon hire.

Preferred Qualification:

• 1 year of Laboratory phlebotomy experience.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Requsition ID: 369482

Company: Providence Jobs

Job Category: Clinical Laboratory

Job Function: Clinical Care

Job Schedule: Per-Diem

Job Shift: Variable

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: $23.39 - $35.78

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.