• Laboratory Assistant

    Dignity Health (Northridge, CA)


    Job Summary and Responsibilities

     

    Northridge Hospital Medical Center is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented **Lab Assistant** to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting our laboratory staff and ensuring the smooth operation of our laboratory. The lab assistant must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care relative to the patient's age-specific needs. This position will be required to work in the Emergency Room and will play a critical role in the Emergency Room schedule. Responsibilities will include:

     

    + Assist with specimen processing, including labeling, centrifuging, and aliquoting.

    + Prepare reagents and solutions according to established protocols.

    + Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies to ensure cleanliness and proper functioning.

    + Perform routine lab tasks such as washing glassware, sterilizing instruments, and preparing culture media.

    + Assist with data entry and record-keeping, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.

    + Maintain a clean and organized work environment, adhering to safety protocols.

    Job Requirements

    + High school diploma or equivalency.

    + One (1) year of laboratory clerical and/or phlebotomy experience in an acute care facility is required.

    + Must know medical terminology

    + Phlebotomy training must meet the needs of newborns through geriatric populations.

    + California Phlebotomy Technician License (CT Phlebotomy) required.

    + American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification (AHA BLS) is required.

    + Fire Safety Card (CT Fire Card) required. (must obtain 90 days from hire date)

     

    This position is represented by SEIU-UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

     

    Where You'll Work

     

    Founded in 1955, Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge, California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services, including the Leavey Cancer Center, a cardiovascular center, stroke center, the Center for Assault Treatment Services, a pediatric medical center, and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate, high-quality and affordable patient-centered care, we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9,000 physicians, 62,000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit here (http://dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital) dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

     

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    Pay Range

    $27.78 - $33.22 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.