Senior Laboratory Assistant - Clinical Laboratory

PROVIDENCE MEDICAL INSTITUTE; Laguna Beach (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Mission-Laguna Beach Hospital in Laguna Beach, CA, is seeking a Senior Laboratory Assistant for the Clinical Laboratory. This per-diem position involves 8-hour night shifts and handling blood collection and processing for inpatients and ER patients.

The role requires California Phlebotomy Technician I or II licensure upon hire, and preferred is 1 year of laboratory phlebotomy experience. You will assist with outpatient collections and microbiology specimen processing, ensuring

Qualifications

• California Phlebotomy Technician I or II license required upon hire.
• Preferred: 1 year laboratory phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect and process blood specimens for neonate to geriatric in-patients and ER patients.
• Assist with outpatient specimen collection and processing as needed.
• Inoculate microbiology specimens onto primary media and prepare specimens for referral testing.
• Maintain proficiency in required competencies and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory assistance

Job description

Job Description

Senior Laboratory Assistant - Clinical Laboratory at Providence Mission-Laguna Beach Hospital in Laguna Beach, CA. This position is per-diem and will work 8-hour, Night shifts.

Providence Mission - Laguna Beach Hospital, recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 18 types of care by U.S. News & World Report, including orthopedic and geriatric care. Join our esteemed team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care across a wide range of specialties.

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:

• Upon hire: California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I License, or


• Upon hire: California Certified Phlebotomy Technician II License

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year 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.

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 candidates 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 Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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, womens 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 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.