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Laboratory Assistant
Performs routine collection procedures, assists technologists and technicians in Blood Bank, Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, and Histology. Processes laboratory specimens. Coordinates and performs clerical/reception, client/patient/customer related duties pertaining to laboratory testing and relays information between the laboratory, other hospital areas and clients.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Covenant Hosp Plainview (Methodist Hosp Plainview) 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.
Please note the following important details regarding this position:
- This role is an onsite position and will report onsite daily as scheduled
- This role requires for you to be located within a commutable distance of our office location listed below:
- Texas: Plainview
- Flexible and available to work weekends and holidays as scheduled, based on departmental needs and operational requirements.
- Flexible and available to work on a variable shift which may include days, evenings, or nights shifts.
- Work Status Available:
- Per Diem / On Call
- Positions specified as “on call/per diem” refer to employment consisting of shifts scheduled on an “as needed basis” to fill in for staff vacancies.
- Shifts Available:
- Variable
- Shifts Hours:
- Variable shift to include day shift, evening shift, night shift and weekdays, weekends, and/or holidays.
Preferred Qualifications:
- HS Diploma -OR- GED Equivalency
- Laboratory experience
- Phlebotomy experience
- Medical Terminology
- Computer experience to include Windows Excel and Word
Experience May Include:
- Lab Assistant
- Phlebotomy
- Lab Tech
- Patient Care Technician
- CNA
- Medical Assistant
- Nurse Assistant
- Healthcare: Clinicals
- Healthcare: Internship
- Healthcare: Caregiver
- Healthcare: Customer Service - (Medical, Dental, Vision, Veterinary)
- Healthcare: Front Desk / Reception - (Medical, Dental, Vision, Veterinary)
- Patient Services
- Patient Access
- Medical Terminology
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 Providence
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.
Requsition ID: 403904
Company: Covenant Jobs
Job Category: Clinical Laboratory
Job Function: Clinical Care
Job Schedule: Per-Diem
Job Shift: Variable
Career Track: Clinical Support
Department: 8001 CLINICAL LAB 1ST FLR
Address: TX Plainview 2601 Dimmitt Rd
Work Location: Covenant Health Plainview & Ctr for Outpt Diabetes Ed
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $15.40 - $23.08
The amounts listed 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.
