Clinical Lab Scientist

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 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

*Clinical Lab Scientist – Microbiology *

*Northridge Hospital Medical Center*

Northridge Hospital Medical Center is seeking a highly motivated and experienced *Clinical Lab Scientist* to join our dynamic team in the Microbiology department. We are committed to providing high-quality patient care and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Available
• Employer Matched 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) + Sick Days
• Tuition Reimbursement & Career Development

*Responsibilities*

• Perform a wide range of microbiological procedures, including:
• Bacterial culture and identification
• Antimicrobial susceptibility testing
• Mycology and parasitology testing
• Molecular diagnostics
• Blood cultures
• Quality control and instrument maintenance
• Analyze and interpret laboratory results, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all procedures and results.
• Collaborate with other laboratory staff and healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
• Participate in departmental quality assurance and improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and protocols.

*Qualifications*

• BA/BS degree required.
• Continuing education lectures and courses to keep knowledge current as required.
• Must have experience reading different culture types and setting up cultures traditional and molecular-based.
• Required training in
• Hematology
• Chemistry
• Blood Bank
• Microbiology
• Immunology and Serology as applicable.
• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License or Limited California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License
• California Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist License
• California Clinical Microbiologist Scientist Licenses are required and ASCP registry is preferred.
• LA Fire card is required. (Must obtain within 90 days of hire date. Classes offered at the hospital)

*Pay Range*

$49.10 – $71.19 /hour