Lead Laboratory Assistant

Description

Lead Laboratory Assistant at Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, CA. This position is full-time and will work 8-hour daily, Day shifts.

Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo has received Magnet designation in 2012, 2017, 2021 and is in the process of earning its fourth designation in 2025! This is a prestigious designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), which recognizes organizations that provide the highest-quality care. Only eight percent of hospitals nationwide have achieved Magnet designation. We are also recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 18 types of care by U.S. News & World Report, including orthopedic and gastroenterological care.

Our hospital is also honored with awards for cardiac surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, and excellence in women’s services by Health grades and Newsweek.

Under the direction and supervision of the Lab Supervisor, the Lead Lab Assistant coordinates and organizes the daily operations of the inpatient/outpatient phlebotomy team, ensuring accurate and timely collection, receipt and delivery of laboratory specimens. The role also involves coordinating the daily operations in processing and lab assistant duties in various sections of the lab. The assistant uses job knowledge and good judgment to lead staff effectively.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they're invaluable. Join our team at Mission Hospital Regional 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.

• 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.
• Experience with specimen processing, centrifuging, and handling send-out specimens to other laboratories.

• 3 years experience in blood specimen collections on infants, children, and adults in a hospital environment.
• 1 year experience coordinating operations of phlebotomy, lab assistants, or processing teams.

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.

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 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 serve more people, advance best practices, and continue our more than 100‑year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the Redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange County – and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, the High Desert, and beyond.

Our 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,…