CLS Med Tech

CommonSpirit Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 148,780,800 - 221,793,600; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's Northridge Hospital Medical Center is seeking a CLS Med Tech to accurately analyze and report tests ordered by the Medical Staff. You will use instrumentation and LIS to support testing, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance under leadership direction.

Requirements include a minimum of 1 year in an acute care facility, a CLIA-defined biology/chemistry degree, and a California CLS license along with a valid LA fire card.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in an acute care facility.
• Bachelor's Degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA.
• Must be trained in clinical laboratory science as evaluated by the Director of the Clinical Laboratory.
• California CLS license required.
• Los Angeles County fire card required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately analyze and report tests ordered by Medical Staff promptly and per procedures.
• Use instrumentation and information systems to support testing.
• Maintain quality and accuracy under leadership direction.
• Follow lab safety protocols and quality controls.
• Work effectively in fast-paced environment, independently and in a team.

Skills

Laboratory instrumentation

Quality control

Quality assurance

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in biological or chemical science (CLIA definition)

Tools

Laboratory information systems (LIS)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our CLS Med Tech, you will accurately analyze and report all tests ordered by the Medical Staff promptly and according to laboratory procedures and regulatory guidelines to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Every day, you will be using technical skills, instrumentation, and information systems, providing essential clinical laboratory support while ensuring the quality and accuracy of all tests under leadership direction.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated experience with laboratory instrumentation and methodologies across various departments (e.g., Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Immunohematology).
• Proficiency in performing complex laboratory tests, analyzing results, and ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Strong understanding of quality control, quality assurance, and laboratory safety protocols.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team.
• Job Requirements*Required:
• Minimum one year of experience in an acute care facility required.
• Bachelor's Degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA
• Must be appropriately trained in clinical laboratory science as evaluated by the Director of the Clinical Laboratory
• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (CLS) required.
• A current Los Angeles County fire card is required.

Preferred

• Must be proficient in the Core lab to include Chemistry/Heme/USC.
• Blood Bank preferred.
• Experience in an acute care hospital setting is also preferred.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care and women’s health. It is the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley.

Additionally, Northridge Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and has been recognized as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$52.04 - $77.42 /hour