Providence

Not-for-profit health system with hospitals

Laboratory Technical Assistant - Microbiology

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsPosted on Nov 11

Full-timeFullerton, CA, USA$26.30 - $40.25In-person

About the Job

Requirements

A laboratory technical (analytical assistant) background is required.

Responsibilities

Process and prepare specimens for Clinical Laboratory and Reference Laboratory testing, including complex and multiple-step processing.
Operate automated laboratory instrumentation to assist with laboratory testing, and perform or participate with the Clinical Laboratory Scientist in portions of semi-automated and manual testing procedures.
Receive blood components into Blood Processing, prepare and assign plasma products for patients, place orders with the blood supplier, and assist the Clinical Laboratory Scientist with other blood bank functions.
Assist with inventory of laboratory section supplies.
Assist with Quality Assurance data collection, recording, action, and follow-up.
Function as a laboratory phlebotomist as required and perform duties in multiple laboratory sections or operational departments.

Desired Qualifications

College-level science coursework or training is preferred.
One year of experience as a laboratory analytical assistant is preferred.
Three years of experience in blood specimen collection from adults and children in a hospital environment is preferred.
One year of experience as a technical laboratory (analytical) assistant in an acute care facility, including supervised operation and maintenance of automated laboratory instrumentation, is preferred.

The Laboratory Technical Assistant processes (including complex and multiple-step processing) and prepares specimens for Clinical Laboratory and Reference Laboratory testing. The Laboratory Technical Assistant may operate automated laboratory instrumentation to assist in laboratory testing, and may perform or participate with the CLS in certain portions of semi-automated and manual testing procedures. The Laboratory Technician Assistant my receive blood components into Blood Processing, prepare and assignment of plasma products for patients, in addition to placing orders with the blood supplier and assists CLS on other blood bank functions. May assist with inventory of laboratory section supplies, and may assist with Quality Assurance data collection and recording, and action/follow-up. May function as lab phlebotomist as required, and is qualified to perform duties in multiple laboratory sections or operational departments.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at St. Jude 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:

Laboratory technical (analytical assistant) background.

Preferred Qualifications:

Coursework/Training: College-level science courses.
1 year experience as a laboratory analytical assistant.
3 years experience in blood specimen collections on adults and children in a hospital environment.
1 year experience as a technical laboratory (analytical) assistant in acute care facility, including supervised operation and maintenance of automated laboratory instrumentation.

Why Join Providence?

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.

Minimum Salary: 26.30

Maximum Salary: 40.25

About the Company

Providence

Not-for-profit health system with hospitals

Providence Health & Services is a not-for-profit healthcare system operating 51 hospitals and over 1,000 clinics in seven western states, offering outpatient care, hospital care, home health, hospice, substance abuse programs, and mental health services. Care is delivered by about 122,000 caregivers, with revenue from patient services reinvested into ongoing care and community programs, all rooted in faith-based values. It differentiates itself by reinvesting earnings into care and community services rather than distributing profits, and by leveraging a large, integrated network to pursue scale and efficiency. Its goal is to strengthen financial stability while expanding access and quality of care for diverse communities.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Renton, WA
Founded: 1859

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