What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Lab Scientist position at CommonSpirit Health?
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)
