Senior Laboratory Assistant

Providence•Mission Viejo, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Laboratory Assistant at Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, CA, is a Full-time position working 8-hour Day shifts. Providence Mission Hospital has achieved Magnet designation multiple times and is recognized as a top regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report for various types of care, including orthopedic and gastroenterological care. The hospital has also received awards for cardiac surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, and excellence in women's services. The Senior Laboratory Assistant is responsible for collecting and processing blood specimens, providing care for patients of all age groups (neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric) in inpatient, emergency room, and other hospital services settings. This role also involves assisting with outpatient specimen collection and processing, inoculating microbiology specimens onto primary media, and processing specimens for referral testing. The position requires proficiency in required competencies. Providence emphasizes a culture of patient-focused, whole-person care, empowerment, and mutual respect.

Requirements

California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I License upon hire
California Certified Phlebotomy Technician II License upon hire

Nice To Haves

1 year Laboratory phlebotomy experience

Responsibilities

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
Assist as necessary with outpatient specimen collection and processing
Inoculation of microbiology specimens onto primary media
Processing of specimens for referral testing
Proficient in required competencies