Providence·Edmonds, Washington
The role involves representing the laboratory to the public and medical staff while assisting technical staff with specimen receiving and processing. It requires strict adherence to departmental policies and safety standards to maintain accreditation and licensing compliance.
Represents the laboratory to the public, physicians, patients and offices while assisting laboratory technical staff, receiving/accessioning and/or processing specimens according to laboratory procedures. Follows established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, safety; environmental and infectious control standards so that the laboratory remains in compliance with accreditation and licensing agencies.
Providence Swedish caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish Edmonds 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.
• Prior phlebotomy experience
Why Join Providence Swedish?
Our best-in-class benefits [https://swedish.jobs/why-swedish/#benefits-rewards] 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 [https://swedish.jobs/why-swedish/#mission-values] of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.
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 candidate's 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 [https://providence.jobs/benefits/].
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act [https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/images.provhealth.org/HR-onboarding/LA_County_Fair_Chance_Ordinance_2024.pdf].
Providence Swedish is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the greater Puget Sound area. It is comprised of eight hospital campuses (Ballard, Edmonds, Everett, Centralia, Cherry Hill (Seattle), First Hill (Seattle), Issaquah and Olympia); emergency rooms and specialty centers in Redmond (East King County) and the Mill Creek area in Everett; and Providence Swedish Medical Group, a network of 190+ primary care and specialty care locations throughout the Puget Sound. Whether through physician clinics, education, research and innovation or other outreach, we’re dedicated to improving the wellbeing of rural and urban communities by expanding access to quality health care for all.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer [https://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/eeo/]. 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 [https://providence.jobs/diversity/] makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
For any concerns with this posting relating to the posting requirements in RCW 49.58.110(1), please click here [https://providence.jobs/eeo/] where you can access an email link to submit your concern.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and have successfully completed a phlebotomy program. A Washington Medical Assistant Phlebotomist or Medical Assistant Certification is required upon hire.
Market context
In Washington, Senior Laboratory Assistant roles are often competitive because employers look for candidates who can support specimen collection and lab workflows while meeting certification requirements at hire. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of a phlebotomy program, and Washington Medical Assistant and Medical Assistant Phlebotomist credentials. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and save time on the original job description.
