Senior Laboratory Assistant - Per Diem
About The Position
Senior Laboratory Assistant at Providence Portland Medical Center in Portland, OR. Per Diem/Evening Shift The Asst-Lab 3 is responsible for the accurate and timely receiving, processing, and labeling of laboratory specimens, and the appropriate handling and/or disbursement of laboratory data and patient results. Supports personnel work with acute-care and outpatient caregivers, vendors, consultants, and other Laboratory Services staff in performing their duty. Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence Portland 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 Providence know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Requirements
- Coursework/Training: 2 years college education. Courses in biological sciences, anatomy, and medical terminology are preferred. Or 2 years years college education: Verifiable experience which includes proficiency in moderately complex testing.
- Upon hire: In compliance with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) criminal background check and fingerprinting may be required for position, based on assigned duties. Involves only those positions at PPMC operating the blood irradiator machine.
- 3 years Healthcare, or related field experience including phlebotomy-related experience.
- Demonstrated outstanding Service Excellence experience.
- Clerical or client services experience.
- Phlebotomy will be required in float pool and some ministries.
- Demonstrated experience with State and Federal and other regulatory Compliance regulations including CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services), CAP, TJC (The Joint Commission), CLIA, EMTALA, COBRA and HIPPA.
Nice To Haves
- Coursework/Training: Phlebotomy program with 1 year of phlebotomy related experience. Or Phlebotomy program:
- Certification from a Clinical Laboratory Assistant Program, OR
- 3 years related experience.
- Upon hire: Certification in Phlebotomy, medical assisting, research, or clinical laboratory
- Industry-related experience in a high volume, acute care setting.
- 2 years Phlebotomy, medical assisting, research, clinical laboratory experience.
- Job experience in specimen collection, specimen preparation and equipment operation, pneumatic tubes systems and other laboratory equipment.
Responsibilities
- responsible for the accurate and timely receiving, processing, and labeling of laboratory specimens
- appropriate handling and/or disbursement of laboratory data and patient results
- Supports personnel work with acute-care and outpatient caregivers, vendors, consultants, and other Laboratory Services staff in performing their duty
Benefits
- 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.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
