About the role

Dignity Health's Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care facility and Level II Trauma Center serving the San Fernando Valley. The Lab Assistant role involves collecting and processing patient specimens for diagnostic testing while maintaining laboratory equipment and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skills

Specimen processing Phlebotomy Laboratory procedures Data entry Record-keeping Centrifuging Aliquoting Sterilization Reagent preparation Attention to detail Basic life support Laboratory equipment maintenance

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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

Job Summary and Responsibilities

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.

To be successful in this role, you must possess a foundational understanding of laboratory procedures, demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, and maintain an eager commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

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.
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.
Assist with data entry and record-keeping, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.
Assist with other tasks as assigned by the laboratory supervisor.

Job Requirements

Required:

High School Diploma or 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)

Preferred:

Lab Assistant Program certification, Phlebotomy program certificate
Six months of experience in an acute care facility