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Senior Laboratory Assistant

Providence·Mission Viejo, California

$25 - $38/hrFull TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 22 days ago
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Senior Laboratory Assistant · $25 - $38/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -3% vs. median posted rate for healthcare roles in Mission Viejo, California ($25.74/hr, n=81)
  • 7 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)
$17.20/hr · lowesthighest · $300/hr
this role: $25.00/hrmedian $25.74/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 81 posted healthcare roles in Mission Viejo, California rates. This role sits in the 39th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 3% below the Mission Viejo, California median for similar positions.

The Senior Laboratory Assistant is responsible for collecting and processing blood specimens for various patient populations, including neonates, pediatrics, and geriatrics. Additionally, the role involves inoculating microbiology specimens onto primary media and preparing specimens for referral testing.

Senior Laboratory Assistant at Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, CA. This position is Full-time 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.

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

  • California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I License upon hire, Or
  • California Certified Phlebotomy Technician II License upon hire

Preferred Qualification

• 1 year Laboratory phlebotomy experience.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits [https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprovidence.jobs%2Fbenefits%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cethelleah.torres1%40providence.org%7C6da11282629946c936bc08dbf64b1e78%7C2e3190869a2646a3865f615bed576786%7C0%7C0%7C638374574718197112%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=CHUc7JRL0t6AAExYx6UfCEVEH8gfmaw9cEOZ4wX0%2BZU%3D&reserved=0] 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.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I or II license upon hire. One year of laboratory phlebotomy experience is preferred.

  • professional certificate
  • Phlebotomy
  • Adult care
  • Pediatric care
  • Patient assessment
  • Specimen collection
  • Specimen processing
  • Geriatric care
  • Neonate care
  • Emergency room support
  • Referral testing
  • Microbiology specimen inoculation
  • Laboratory competencies

Benefits

  • Vacation
  • Holidays
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Well-being resources
  • Health care benefits
  • Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$25 - $38/hr
Location
Mission Viejo, California
Posted
Aug 18, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Providence

Providence is hiring in Mission Viejo, California. It operates in hospitals and health care. Team size: 2-10 employees. Headquarters: Redondo Beach, California. This opening is listed as full_time.

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Size2-10 employees
HQRedondo Beach, California
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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/].

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles

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].

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.

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.

Market context

California lab support role with phlebotomy credential

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.

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