Laboratory Assistant Technical

Dignity Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center in Los Angeles area is seeking a Laboratory Technical Assistant to receive, process, and prepare patient specimens for analysis, ensuring proper labeling and documentation. You will assist medical technologists, perform clerical duties such as data entry and lab report handling, and help maintain inventory and equipment.

Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency is required.
• One year of laboratory clerical and/or phlebotomy experience in an acute care facility is required.
• Phlebotomy training must meet the needs of newborn through geriatric populations.
• California Phlebotomy Technician License (CT Phlebotomy) and AHA BLS are required.
• Fire Safety Card (CT Fire Card) required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, and prepare patient specimens for analysis with proper labeling and documentation.
• Assist medical technologists with tasks and maintain a clean, organized lab.
• Perform clerical duties: data entry, phones, and manage lab reports.
• Maintain supply inventory and ensure equipment is functioning correctly.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microscopes

Incubators

Autoclaves

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Laboratory Technical Assistant, you will receive, process, and prepare patient specimens for analysis, ensuring proper labeling and documentation. You will assist medical technologists with various tasks, maintaining a clean and organized laboratory environment.

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Laboratory Technical Assistant, you will receive, process, and prepare patient specimens for analysis, ensuring proper labeling and documentation. You will assist medical technologists with various tasks, maintaining a clean and organized laboratory environment.

Every day you will perform clerical duties such as data entry, answering phones, and managing incoming and outgoing lab reports. You will also be responsible for maintaining supply inventory, ordering new materials, and ensuring equipment is functioning correctly.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a solid understanding of specimen handling and laboratory safety protocols. You will demonstrate excellent communication skills, collaborating effectively with all lab personnel to support accurate and timely test results.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• One (1) year laboratory clerical and/or phlebotomy experience in an acute care facility required
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a clinical microbiology laboratory setting is preferred.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment, including microscopes, incubators, and autoclaves.
• Strong understanding of laboratory safety protocols and regulations.
• Phlebotomy training must meet needs of newborn through geriatric populations.
• California Phlebotomy Technician License (CT Phlebotomy) required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification (AHA BLS) required.
• Fire Safety Card (CT Fire Card) required. (must obtain 90 days from hire date)

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

$25.00 - $34.20 /hour