Associate Laboratory Assistant

Associate Laboratory Assistant at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital in Hood River, OR.

Part-Time/Variable Shift

The Asst-Lab 1 is responsible for the accurate and timely receiving, processing, and labeling of laboratory specimens, and the appropriate handling and/or disbursement of laboratory data and patient results. Supports personnel work with acute-care and outpatient caregivers, vendors, consultants, and other Laboratory Services staff in performing their duty.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Hood River Memorial 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 Providence know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required qualifications:

• Demonstrated outstanding Service Excellence experience
• Clerical or client services experience.
• Phlebotomy may be required in float pool and some ministries.

Preferred qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Or equivalent educ/experience.
• Coursework/Training: Graduation from a Clinical Laboratory Assistant program or Phlebotomy program. Or 2 years college.
• Upon hire: Certification in phlebotomy, medical assisting, research, or clinical laboratory
• 1 year Healthcare or related field experience, or a combination of applicable experience and education
• Industry related experience in a high volume, acute care setting.
• 1 year Phlebotomy, medical assisting, research, clinical laboratory experience.
• Job experience in specimen collection, specimen preparation and equipment operation, pneumatic tubes systems and other laboratory equipment.

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.

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