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Clinical Lab Scientist

**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 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

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.


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