Laboratory Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support lab operations at Northridge Hospital Medical Center. This role involves specimen processing, maintaining equipment, and data entry, requiring a high school diploma and relevant certifications. Ideal for detail-oriented candidates passionate about healthcare.

Qualifications

• One year of laboratory clerical and/or phlebotomy experience in an acute care facility required.
• Phlebotomy training for newborns through geriatric populations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with specimen processing including labeling, centrifuging, and aliquoting.
• Prepare reagents and solutions.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and cleanliness.

Skills

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

California Phlebotomy Technician License

American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification

Fire Safety Card

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*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 ](http://dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital)dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

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*Pay Range*

$27.78 - $33.22 /hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science and Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices

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