Senior Laboratory Assistant - Clinical Laboratory

Providence Health & Services; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Sr. Lab Assistant I to join their team at a leading hospital in Orange. In this role, you will be responsible for performing crucial specimen collections, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in laboratory processes. The organization values its caregivers, fostering a culture of respect and empowerment. With a commitment to patient-focused care, this opportunity offers a chance to thrive in a supportive environment while making a significant impact on community health. If you are passionate about laboratory work and patient care, this position is a perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Best-in-class benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Financial security support

Qualifications

• 1 year experience as a Phlebotomist or Lab Assistant required.
• California Certified Phlebotomy Technician License upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform capillary and venous specimen collections for patients.
• Ensure timely receipt and delivery of laboratory specimens.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen Processing

Centrifugation

Laboratory Handling

Education

California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I License

California Certified Phlebotomy Technician II License

Job description

Under the direction and supervision of the Division Supervisor, the Sr. Lab Assistant I performs capillary and venous specimen collections for St. Joseph hospital Inpatient and Outpatient. Staff ensures accurate and timely receipt, centrifugation and delivery of laboratory specimens to appropriate departments and reference labs.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at St. Joseph Hospital Of Orange 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
• 1 year Experience as a Phlebotomist or Lab Assistant performing blood specimen collections, specimen processing, centrifuging and handling send out specimens to other Laboratories, or experience in working in a laboratory division.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of Experience in blood specimen collections.
• 2 years of Experience performing specimen processing, centrifuging and handling send out specimens to other laboratories, or working in a laboratory division.

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.