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Associate Laboratory Assistant - Clinical Laboratory

Providence

Location
Onsite (Torrance, CA)
Compensation
$25 - $33/hr
Employment
Full-time
Level
Entry Level
Posted 1 day ago

About the role

Providence Little Company of Mary Torrance is a highly recognized hospital seeking a Laboratory Technician to provide technical, clerical, and patient care support. The role involves specimen collection, processing, and maintaining laboratory instrumentation within a patient-focused care environment.

Skills

Venipuncture Skin puncture Specimen collection Specimen processing Automated instrumentation Laboratory support Clerical support Patient care Supply inventory management Safety compliance

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Vacation
  • Holidays

Full job details

Associate Laboratory Assistnant at Providence Little Company of Mary Torrance in Torrance, CA. This position is full-time and will work 8-hour, Variable  shifts.

Providence Little Company of Mary in Torrance is celebrated in 2025 as one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek and recognized by U.S. News & World Report for excellence in 11 types of care. We are also proud to be included in the Maternity Care Honor Roll by the California Surgeon General for 2024.    

 

The Laboratory Technician works under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor, and in their absence under the direction of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), to provide technical, clerical and patient care support services.  The Laboratory Technician performs a variety of procedures including venipuncture, skin puncture, specimen collection, specimen processing and distribution and the operation and maintenance of automated instrumentation up to but not including the resulting of laboratory data.  Service is provided to patients of all age groups: premature infants, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, young, middle and older adults.  Non-technical duties include taking of supply inventories, stocking supplies, cleaning and maintaining work area, equipment and instrumentation.  The Laboratory Technician provides service in a safe and professional manner and works within the established policies and procedures of the Laboratory and the Organization.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Little Company Of Mary Torrance 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 know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

  • Education to meet certification, license or registration requirement.
  • California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I License upon hire, Or
  • California Certified Phlebotomy Technician II License upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Phlebotomy National Certification upon hire.
  • 3 months of experience as a Laboratory Technician in a hospital based clinical laboratory.
  • 6 months of experience as a phlebotomist.

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.



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.