Laboratory Assistant Technical

CommonSpirit Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Laboratory Technical Assistant to support specimen handling, processing, and documentation for analysis. You will assist medical technologists while maintaining a clean lab and accurate records.

You will perform clerical tasks, manage lab reports, and oversee inventory, ensuring equipment operates correctly in a busy acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and data-entry abilities.
• Ability to handle specimens with care and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, and prepare patient specimens for analysis with proper labeling.
• Assist medical technologists and maintain a clean, organized lab environment.
• Perform clerical duties including data entry, phone calls, and lab report management.
• Maintain supply inventory and ensure equipment functions properly.

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.

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.

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