Senior Laboratory Assistant - Microbiology Lab

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Edmonds, WA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Healthtech
The Role
Represents the microbiology laboratory to patients, physicians, offices, and the public. Assists laboratory technical staff by receiving, accessioning, and processing specimens according to established procedures. Maintains compliance with departmental policies, safety standards, infection-control requirements, and laboratory accreditation and licensing regulations.
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Represents the laboratory to the public, physicians, patients and offices while assisting laboratory technical staff, receiving/accessioning and/or processing specimens according to laboratory procedures.  Follows established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, safety; environmental and infectious control standards so that the laboratory remains in compliance with accreditation and licensing agencies.

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

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Coursework/Training: Successful completion of a phlebotomy program through a post-secondary school, college, military program, employer, or an equivalent training program
  • Upon hire: 
    • Washington Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification --or--
    • Upon hire: Washington Medical Assistant Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior phlebotomy experience.

Why Join Providence Swedish? 

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 improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.

About Us
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.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position.  The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts 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.
About the TeamProvidence Swedish is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the greater Puget Sound area. It is comprised of eight hospital campuses (Ballard, Edmonds, Everett, Centralia, Cherry Hill (Seattle), First Hill (Seattle), Issaquah and Olympia); emergency rooms and specialty centers in Redmond (East King County) and the Mill Creek area in Everett; and Providence Swedish Medical Group, a network of 190+ primary care and specialty care locations throughout the Puget Sound. Whether through physician clinics, education, research and innovation or other outreach, we’re dedicated to improving the wellbeing of rural and urban communities by expanding access to quality health care for all.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

For any concerns with this posting relating to the posting requirements in RCW 49.58.110(1), please click here where you can access an email link to submit your concern.

Skills Required

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Successful completion of a phlebotomy program through a post-secondary school, college, military program, employer, or equivalent training program
  • Washington Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification upon hire, or Washington Medical Assistant Certification upon hire
  • Prior phlebotomy experience

Providence Health & Services Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Providence Health & Services and has not been reviewed or approved by Providence Health & Services.

  • Healthcare Strength — Coverage spans medical, dental, and vision, with robust mental health support including up to 25 free therapy sessions and a well‑being platform. Additional resources like caregiver assistance and plan assistance can bolster access and overall health support depending on location and eligibility.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match and an additional discretionary contribution, plus a student‑debt retirement savings match, provide meaningful long‑term savings support. Planning tools and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility further strengthen the financial security package.
  • Parental & Family Support — Back‑up child and elder care through Bright Horizons and paid parental leave offer practical support for caregiving needs. Relocation assistance and other family‑oriented resources complement the core benefits where available.

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The Company
HQ: Portland, OR
20,990 Employees

What We Do

At Providence, our strength begins with understanding. We take time to see, hear and value everyone who walks through our doors—patient or caregiver, family support person or volunteer. Working with us means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others.

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