Laboratory Assistant

CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy; California (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy seeks a dedicated Lab Assistant to support laboratory operations at Northridge Hospital Medical Center. The role involves specimen processing, ensuring safety protocols, and assisting in the Emergency Room, requiring specific qualifications such as a California Phlebotomy Technician License and CPR certification. Join a compassionate team at a leading nonprofit community hospital committed to high-quality patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• One year of laboratory clerical/phlebotomy experience in an acute care facility required.
• Training must meet needs of newborns to geriatric populations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with specimen processing including labeling and centrifuging.
• Prepare reagents and solutions according to established protocols.
• Work in the Emergency Room and maintain cleanliness of lab.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

California Phlebotomy Technician License

American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification

Fire Safety Card

Job description

Responsibilities

Northridge Hospital Medical Center is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Lab Assistant to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting our laboratory staff and ensuring the smooth operation of our laboratory.

• 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.
• This lab assistant will play a critical role in the Emergency Room schedule
• 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.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment, adhering to safety protocols.
• Assist with other tasks as assigned by the laboratory supervisor.
• Will be required to work in the Emergency Room

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• One (1) year of laboratory clerical and/or phlebotomy experience in an acute care facility is required.
• Must know medical terminology
• Phlebotomy training must meet the needs of newborns through geriatric populations.
• California Phlebotomy Technician License (CT Phlebotomy) required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification (AHA BLS) is required.
• Fire Safety Card (CT Fire Card) required. (must obtain 90 days from hire date)

This position is represented by SEIU-UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Overview

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge, California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services, including the Leavey Cancer Center, a cardiovascular center, stroke center, the Center for Assault Treatment Services, a pediatric medical center, and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate, high-quality and affordable patient-centered care, we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9,000 physicians, 62,000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit here dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

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