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 (http://dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital) dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

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Lab Assistant - Clinical Laboratory Services

Northridge Hospital Medical Center

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 be a critical role to 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, ensuring 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 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 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.

Pay Range

$26.71 - $31.94 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.