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Laboratory Assistant

Northridge Hospital Medical Center Northridge, California
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The posted compensation range of $26.71 - $31.94 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2025-404569 Employment Type Part Time w/o Benefits Department Clinical Laboratory Services Hours/Pay Period 32 Shift Evening Weekly Schedule Every Monday Every other Weekend (1730-0200) Remote No Category Laboratory
Overview

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 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit here  dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

One Community. One Mission. One California 


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 lab assistant will play a critical role in the Emergency Room schedule
  • 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.
  • Assist with other tasks as assigned by the laboratory supervisor.
  • Will be required to work in the Emergency Room

Qualifications
  • 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.

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