**Responsibilities** 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. + 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 play a critical role in 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 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. + 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 the Emergency Room **Qualifications** + High school diploma or equivalency. + One (1) year of 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.** **Overview** 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 **Pay Range** $27.78 - $33.22 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.