ER Lab Assistant: Diagnostics & Specimen Prep

CommonSpirit Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 4,018,000 - 4,805,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center in Los Angeles County is seeking a Lab Assistant to support diagnostic testing and patient care. You will collect, prepare, and process specimens (blood, urine, tissue) using standard lab procedures while maintaining accuracy and safety standards.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, ongoing learning, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include specimen processing, labeling, centrifuging, and aliquoting; reagent

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of laboratory procedures.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge/skills to provide age-appropriate patient care.
• Play a critical role in the Emergency Room schedule.
• Assist with specimen processing including labeling, centrifuging, and aliquoting.
• Prepare reagents and solutions per established protocols.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies for cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Perform routine tasks such as washing glassware, sterilizing instruments, and preparing culture media.
• Assist with data entry and record-keeping with accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with other tasks as assigned by the laboratory supervisor.
• Will be required to work in the Emergency Room.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CA Phlebotomy Technician License

AHA BLS Certification

Tools

Lab equipment handling

Job description

Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center in Los Angeles County is seeking a Lab Assistant to support diagnostic testing and patient care. You will collect, prepare, and process specimens (blood, urine, tissue) using standard lab procedures while maintaining accuracy and safety standards.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, ongoing learning, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include specimen processing, labeling, centrifuging, and aliquoting; reagent