**Responsibilities**
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.
+ 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)
**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**
$49.10 - $71.19 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.