Laboratory Assistant

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.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Are you a driven Lab Assistant passionate about making a tangible difference in an acute care setting?

We're looking for a skilled professional with a knack for precision and a heart for patient care to join our bustling laboratory team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your expertise directly contributes to critical patient diagnoses and treatment, then this opportunity is for you.

At Northridge Hospital Medical Center, innovation meets compassion. We pride ourselves on a supportive culture that values the vital role our lab team plays in delivering exceptional healthcare.

Responsibilities: :

• Navigated the unique demands of an acute care environment for at least 6 months, demonstrating your ability to perform under pressure and adapt quickly.
• Approach every specimen, every draw, and every task with meticulous attention to detail, understanding the critical impact of your work.
• collaborate, easily integrating with clinical staff and laboratory colleagues to ensure seamless patient care.

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

• High school diploma/GED required. 
• Six (6) months of laboratory clerical and/or phlebotomy experience in an acute care facility preferred. 
• California Phlebotomy Technician License (CPT) required. 
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification (AHA BLS) is required.
• Fire Safety Card must be obtained within 90 days of hire date required.