Clinical Lab Assistant — ER Diagnostics & Specimen Prep

CommonSpirit Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Lab Assistant to support diagnostic testing by collecting, preparing, and processing specimens with a focus on accuracy and safety.

You will perform labeling, centrifuging, and aliquoting, prepare reagents, and help maintain equipment. This position emphasizes meticulous attention to detail and teamwork in a fast-paced Emergency Room setting.

Qualifications

• Foundational lab procedures and safety
• Accurate specimen handling and data entry
• Ability to work in a high-stress ER environment

Responsibilities

• Collect, prepare, and process specimens (blood, urine, tissue) for diagnostic tests.
• Assist with labeling, centrifuging, and aliquoting of samples.
• Prepare reagents and solutions per established protocols.
• Maintain and troubleshoot lab equipment and supplies.
• Perform routine lab tasks (glassware washing, sterilization, media preparation).
• Assist with data entry and record-keeping with compliance to regulations.
• Support the laboratory supervisor with daily tasks.
• Work in the Emergency Room as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

CA Phlebotomy Technician License

AHA BLS Certification

Fire Safety Card

Job description

Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Lab Assistant to support diagnostic testing by collecting, preparing, and processing specimens with a focus on accuracy and safety.

You will perform labeling, centrifuging, and aliquoting, prepare reagents, and help maintain equipment. This position emphasizes meticulous attention to detail and teamwork in a fast-paced Emergency Room setting.