Lab Assistant

Dignity Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Lab Assistant to support diagnostic services and patient care. You will assist with specimen processing, prepare reagents, maintain equipment, and help ensure accuracy in data entry and records.

Join a community-focused hospital known for high-quality care and a collaborative lab team. This full-time role requires eligibility to work in the U.S. and relevant licenses.

Qualifications

• Must hold a high school diploma or GED.
• CA Phlebotomy Technician license required.
• BLS certification required.
• Fire Safety Card must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with specimen processing, including labeling, centrifuging, and aliquoting.
• Prepare reagents and solutions according to established protocols.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies to ensure 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 relevant regulations.
• Assist with other tasks as assigned by the laboratory supervisor.

Skills

Data entry

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

California Phlebotomy Technician License (CA PHLEB Lic)

American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification (AHA BLS)

Fire Safety Card

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Lab Assistant, you will play a crucial role in solving diagnostic mysteries, bringing us one step closer to effectively treating patient illnesses and injuries.

As our Lab Assistant, you will play a crucial role in solving diagnostic mysteries, bringing us one step closer to effectively treating patient illnesses and injuries.

• 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.


• Assist with specimen processing, including labeling, centrifuging, and aliquoting.


• Prepare reagents and solutions according to established protocols.


• Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies to ensure 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 relevant regulations.


• Assist with other tasks as assigned by the laboratory supervisor.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma or GED


• California Phlebotomy Technician License (CA PHLEB Lic)


• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification (AHA BLS)


• Fire Safety Card required (must obtain 90 days from hire date)

Preferred

• Lab Assistant Program certification, Phlebotomy program certificate


• Six months of experience in an acute care facility

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

$29.17 - $34.88 /hour