Laboratory Assistant
Job Summary
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. Every day, you will utilize your expertise and our advanced technology to precisely collect, prepare, and process a diverse range of patient specimens (blood, urine, tissue, etc.) for various diagnostic tests.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Absorb and perform other tasks as assigned by the laboratory supervisor.
Required Job Requirements
- High School Diploma/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)
- Six months of experience in an acute care facility
Preferred
- Laboratory Assistant Program certification
- Phlebotomy program certificate
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.