**Responsibilities**

Northridge Hospital Medical Center is seeking a highly skilled and experienced **Clinical Laboratory Scientist** to join our dynamic team in Clinical Laboratory Services. This position plays a crucial role in providing accurate and timely diagnostic testing to support patient care across various hospitals

+ Perform a wide range of laboratory tests in multiple disciplines including:

+ Hematology: Complete blood counts coagulation studies blood bank procedures

+ Chemistry: Electrolytes enzymes hormones drug levels

+ Microbiology: Bacterial culture and identification antimicrobial susceptibility testing

+ Immunology: Autoantibody testing serological markers

+ Urinalysis and Body Fluids: Microscopic examination chemical analysis

+ Molecular Diagnostics: PCR testing genetic analysis

+ Operate and maintain complex laboratory equipment including analyzers microscopes and automated systems

+ Ensure proper specimen handling processing and analysis

+ Maintain accurate and detailed records of all tests performed

+ Adhere to strict quality control procedures and safety protocols

+ Participate in departmental quality assurance activities and proficiency testing

+ Collaborate effectively with other laboratory personnel physicians and nurses

+ Assist with training and mentoring of new staff members

+ Contribute to the development and implementation of new laboratory procedures and

**Qualifications**

+ Minimum one year of experience in an acute care facility required.

+ Required training in Hematology Chemistry Blood Bank Microbiology Immunology and Serology as applicable.

+ B.A./B.S. required

+ Windows Operating System.

+ Knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel is helpful.

+ California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License or Limited California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License California Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist License California Clinical Microbiologist Scientist License are required and ASCP registry preferred

+ Current Los Angeles County fire card is required.

+ For direct patient care AHA BLS certification is required for CLS drawing blood donors only.

**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 here dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

One Community. One Mission. One California

**Pay Range**

$49.10 - $71.19 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.