CLS Med Technologist

Northridge Hospital Medical Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northridge Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Med Tech) to promptly analyze and report tests, following laboratory procedures and regulatory guidelines. The role provides essential clinical laboratory support under leadership direction in a fast-paced acute care setting.

The successful candidate will have experience with laboratory instrumentation across departments, strong results analysis, and a commitment to safety and quality control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA.
• California CLS license required.
• Minimum of one year of acute care facility experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and report tests ordered by Medical Staff following procedures.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and ensure quality control.
• Ensure safety protocols and accurate, timely reporting of results.
• Demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem-solving in a fast-paced setting.
• Collaborate with team to support patient diagnosis and treatment.

Skills

Laboratory instrumentation

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological or chemical science

Tools

Core lab instruments

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our CLS Med Tech, you will promptly and accurately analyze and report all tests ordered by the Medical Staff, following laboratory procedures and regulatory guidelines to support patient diagnosis and treatment.

Every day, you will use technical skills, instrumentation, and information systems to provide essential clinical laboratory support while ensuring the quality and accuracy of all tests under leadership direction.

To be successful in this role requires an experienced Clinical Laboratory Scientist understanding sample processing and result interpretation, prioritizes chemical and biological safety, and is adept at operating and maintaining lab equipment. The ideal candidate will:

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 of 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, including Chemistry/Heme/USC.
• Blood Bank 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.

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