Providence
Lead Laboratory Assistant
Providence Mission Hospital, Mission Viejo, CA – Full‑time, day shift. 8‑hour days.
About the Position Under the direction and supervision of the Lab Supervisor, this role coordinates and organizes the daily operations of the inpatient/outpatient phlebotomy team, ensuring accurate and timely collection, receipt, and delivery of laboratory specimens. The lead lab assistant also manages specimen processing and supports lab assistants in various sections of the laboratory, exercising good judgment and leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and oversee the phlebotomy daily operations.
Ensure accurate and timely collection, receipt, and delivery of lab specimens.
Manage specimen processing, centrifugation, and handling of send‑out specimens.
Assist with laboratory tasks across different sections as needed.
Lead staff by exercising sound judgment and effective job knowledge.
Required Qualifications
Upon hire: California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I License or California Certified Phlebotomy Technician II License.
1 year experience as a phlebotomist or lab assistant performing blood specimen collections.
Experience with specimen processing, centrifugation, and sending specimens to other laboratories.
Preferred Qualifications
3 years experience collecting blood specimens from infants, children, and adults in a hospital environment.
1 year experience coordinating phlebotomy and lab assistant operations.
Benefits & Culture Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) plan with employer matching, medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday time. The hospital is Magnet‑designated and recognized for excellence in several specialties, providing a supportive, patient‑focused culture.
EEO Statement Providence is an equal‑opportunity employer and a protected veteran business enterprise. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status in accordance with federal, state, and local law.
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About the Position Under the direction and supervision of the Lab Supervisor, this role coordinates and organizes the daily operations of the inpatient/outpatient phlebotomy team, ensuring accurate and timely collection, receipt, and delivery of laboratory specimens. The lead lab assistant also manages specimen processing and supports lab assistants in various sections of the laboratory, exercising good judgment and leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and oversee the phlebotomy daily operations.
Ensure accurate and timely collection, receipt, and delivery of lab specimens.
Manage specimen processing, centrifugation, and handling of send‑out specimens.
Assist with laboratory tasks across different sections as needed.
Lead staff by exercising sound judgment and effective job knowledge.
Required Qualifications
Upon hire: California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I License or California Certified Phlebotomy Technician II License.
1 year experience as a phlebotomist or lab assistant performing blood specimen collections.
Experience with specimen processing, centrifugation, and sending specimens to other laboratories.
Preferred Qualifications
3 years experience collecting blood specimens from infants, children, and adults in a hospital environment.
1 year experience coordinating phlebotomy and lab assistant operations.
Benefits & Culture Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) plan with employer matching, medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday time. The hospital is Magnet‑designated and recognized for excellence in several specialties, providing a supportive, patient‑focused culture.
EEO Statement Providence is an equal‑opportunity employer and a protected veteran business enterprise. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status in accordance with federal, state, and local law.
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