Senior Laboratory Assistant at Providence Portland Medical Center in Portland, OR. 

Full-Time/Evening Shift working Mon - Fri and every other weekend from 12:00pm - 8:30pm.

$1,500 Sign-on Bonus for eligible external candidates who meet all conditions for payment – this is in addition to the fantastic benefits and compensation package offered by Providence that begin on your first day of employment. 

The Asst-Lab 3 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 Portland 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.

Required Qualifications:

Coursework/Training: 2 years college education. Courses in biological sciences, anatomy, and medical terminology are preferred. Or equivalent educ/experience. upon hire: In compliance with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) criminal background check and fingerprinting may be required for position, based on assigned duties. Involves only those positions at PPMC operating the blood irradiator machine. 3 years Healthcare, or related field experience including phlebotomy-related experience. Demonstrated outstanding Service Excellence experience. Clerical or client services experience. Phlebotomy will be required in float pool and some ministries. Demonstrated experience with State and Federal and other regulatory Compliance regulations including CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services), CAP, TJC (The Joint Commission), CLIA, EMTALA, COBRA and HIPPA.

Preferred Qualifications:

Coursework/Training Phlebotomy program with 1 year of phlebotomy related experience. Or equivalent educ/experience. Industry-related experience in a high volume, acute care setting. 2 years 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.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.