Senior Laboratory Assistant - Microbiology at Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange in Orange, CA. This position is Full-time and will work 8-hour, Day shifts.
St. Joseph Hospital is four-time designated for Magnet status, the highest recognition for nursing excellence. Since 2007, St. Joseph Hospital has been recognized as a Magnet hospital—a prestigious designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), which recognizes organizations that provide the highest-quality care.
Join Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange, recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 14 types of care by U.S. News & World Report. We are a proud recipient of the 2025 Women’s Choice Award in multiple categories of women’s care such as Bariatrics, Cancer Care, Comprehensive Breast Centers, Emergency Care, Heart Care, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Obstetrics, Patient Experience, Patient Safety, Stroke Care, Women's Services and Best Mammogram Imaging Center.
Under the direction and supervision of the Division Supervisor/Manager, the Sr Lab Assistant ensures accurate and timely drawing, receipt, centrifugation, and delivery of laboratory specimens to appropriate departments and reference labs. Staff duties may include specimen collection (Phlebotomy), receiving, accessioning, plating and set up (Processing, Microbiology, Pathology), and loading specimens on instruments and basic instrument maintenance (Chemistry, Hematology, Pathology).
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at St. Joseph Hospital Of Orange 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:
- Upon hire: California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I License or
- Upon hire: California Certified Phlebotomy Technician II License.
- 1 year experience as a Phlebotomist or Lab Assistant performing blood specimen collections, specimen processing, centrifuging and handling send out specimens to other Laboratories, or experience in working in a laboratory division.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2 years' experience in blood specimen collections.
- 2 years' experience performing specimen processing, centrifuging and handling send out specimens to other laboratories, or working in a laboratory division.
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 UsOur award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.
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.
Skills Required
- California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I or II License
- 1 year experience as a Phlebotomist or Lab Assistant performing blood specimen collections, specimen processing, centrifuging, and handling send-out specimens or working in a laboratory division
- 2 years experience in blood specimen collections
- 2 years experience performing specimen processing, centrifuging, and handling send-out specimens or working in a laboratory division
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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.
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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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