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Associate Laboratory Assistant - Clinical Lab

Company: Providence Health and Services
Location: Saint Ignatius
Posted on: October 29, 2025

Job Description:

Associate Laboratory Assistant - Clinical Lab at Providence Health and Services summary: The Associate Laboratory Assistant is responsible for phlebotomy, specimen processing, and basic client service tasks in a clinical laboratory setting, with competency requirements within the first year. This role requires timely and accurate blood sample collection and specimen handling following established policies. The position supports patient care in a hospital environment by ensuring proper specimen management and administrative duties related to laboratory processes. Description The Lab Aide I is responsible for completing and maintaining competency in phlebotomy, specimen processing, and basic client service tasks. As a phlebotomist, the expectation is to obtain blood samples from patients in a timely manner while following proper collection policy. Completion of phlebotomy competency will be required after 3 months of starting in this position. As a specimen processor, the aide will ensure appropriate labeling has occurred and handle specimen according to policy. Completion of Specimen processing competency will be required after 3 months of starting in this position.The basic client service tasks entail: requisition entry, requisition checks, and filing. Completion of basic client service competency will be required after 1 year of starting in this position.The Lab Aide I will also perform other duties as assigned. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St. Patrick Hospital 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. Available opportunities: FT Variable (1.0 FTE) PD Variable (0.01 FTE) Preferred Qualifications: Phlebotomy certificate upon hire. Less than one year experience as a phlebotomist and/or completion of a Phlebotomy program. 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. About Providence 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. The amounts listed 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. 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." Requsition ID: 394298 Company: Swedish Jobs Job Category: Clinical Laboratory Job Function: Clinical Care Job Schedule: Full time Job Shift: Multiple shifts available Career Track: Clinical Support Department: 3500 CLINICAL LAB MISSOULA Address: MT Missoula 500 W Broadway Work Location: St Patrick Hospital-Broadway Bldg-Missoula MT Workplace Type: On-site Pay Range: $16.50 - $22.46 The amounts listed 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. PandoLogic. Category:Science, Keywords:Laboratory Technician, Location:Ravalli, MT-59863 Keywords: phlebotomy, specimen processing, clinical laboratory, laboratory assistant, blood sample collection, patient care, laboratory technician, specimen labeling, medical laboratory services, clinical support

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