Senior Laboratory Assistant

Providence Health Plan Group; Portland (OR); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Senior Laboratory Assistant, where you will play a crucial role in supporting laboratory operations. This position involves the accurate handling of laboratory specimens and collaboration with a dedicated team to ensure the highest standards of patient care. You will benefit from a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you are passionate about healthcare and committed to excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a meaningful way.

Benefits

$1500 Sign-on Bonus

Best-in-class benefits

Inclusive workplace

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years college education with courses in biological sciences preferred.
• 3 years Healthcare experience including phlebotomy-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Accurate receiving, processing, and labeling of laboratory specimens.
• Support personnel work with acute-care and outpatient caregivers.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Biological Sciences

Medical Terminology

Service Excellence

Regulatory Compliance

Education

2 years college education

Certification in Phlebotomy

Clinical Laboratory Assistant Program

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Pneumatic Tubes Systems

Job description

Description

Senior Laboratory Assistant at Providence Portland Medical Center in Portland, OR.

Full-Time/Day Shift

$1500 Sign-on Bonus for eligible candidates who meet all conditions for payment – this is in addition to the fantastic benefits and compensation package offered by Providence that begin on your first day of employment.

The Asst-Lab 3 is responsible for the accurate and timely receiving, processing, and labeling of laboratory specimens, and the appropriate handling and/or disbursement of laboratory data and patient results. Supports personnel work with acute-care and outpatient caregivers, vendors, consultants, and other Laboratory Services staff in performing their duty.

Required Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training: 2 years college education. Courses in biological sciences, anatomy, and medical terminology are preferred. Or equivalent educ/experience.
• 2 years college education: Verifiable experience which includes proficiency in moderately complex testing.
• Upon hire: In compliance with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) criminal background check and fingerprinting may be required for position, based on assigned duties. Involves only those positions at PPMC operating the blood irradiator machine.
• 3 years Healthcare, or related field experience including phlebotomy-related experience.
• Demonstrated outstanding Service Excellence experience.
• Clerical or client services experience.
• Phlebotomy will be required in float pool and some ministries.
• Demonstrated experience with State and Federal and other regulatory Compliance regulations including CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services), CAP, TJC (The Joint Commission), CLIA, EMTALA, COBRA and HIPAA.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training Phlebotomy program with 1 year of phlebotomy related experience. Or equivalent educ/experience.
• Phlebotomy program.
• Certification from a Clinical Laboratory Assistant Program, OR
• 3 years related experience.
• Upon hire: Certification in Phlebotomy, medical assisting, research, or clinical laboratory.
• Industry-related experience in a high volume, acute care setting.
• 2 years Phlebotomy, medical assisting, research, clinical laboratory experience.
• Job experience in specimen collection, specimen preparation and equipment operation, pneumatic tubes systems and other laboratory equipment.

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.

Requisition ID: 358096
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Clinical Laboratory
Job Function: Clinical Care
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Multiple shifts available
Career Track: Clinical Support
Department: 5001 PPMC LAB REF TEST
Address: OR Portland 4400 NE Halsey St
Work Location: Providence Office Park Portland Bldg 1-Portland
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $22.44 - $34.33