[ref. e48455502] Laboratory Assistant

Overview:

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One Community. One Mission. One California

Lab Assistant - Clinical Laboratory Services

Northridge Hospital Medical Center

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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 be a critical role to 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, ensuring 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 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 Emergency Room

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• One (1) year 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.