Providence·Mission Viejo, California
The Senior Laboratory Assistant is responsible for collecting and processing blood specimens for various patient populations, including neonates, pediatrics, and adults. They also perform microbiology specimen inoculation and prepare samples for referral testing.
Senior Laboratory Assistant at Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, CA. This position is per-diem and will work 8-hour, Day shifts.
Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo has received Magnet designation in 2012, 2017, 2021 and are in the process of earning our fourth designation in 2025!
This is a prestigious designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), which recognizes organizations that provide the highest-quality care.
Only eight percent of hospitals nationwide have achieved Magnet designation.
We are also recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 18 types of care by U.S.
News & World Report, including orthopedic and gastroenterological care.
Our hospital is also honored with awards for cardiac surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, and excellence in women's services by Healthgrades and Newsweek.
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.
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• 1 year Laboratory phlebotomy experience.
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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/].
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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.
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Candidates must hold a California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I or II license upon hire. One year of laboratory phlebotomy experience is preferred.
Market context
Senior Laboratory Assistant roles in California often draw steady interest because labs need dependable support for specimen collection, processing, and patient-facing workflow. This role is competitive for candidates who already hold a California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I or II license and have lab phlebotomy experience, and the listed benefits include dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and paid parental leave. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and match your phlebotomy experience to the posting before applying.