**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.
**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.
+ Assist with training and mentoring of new staff members.
**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 License are required and ASCP registry preferred.
+ LA Fire card is required. (Must obtain within 90 days of hire date. Classes offer at hospital)
**Pay Range**
$49.10 - $71.19 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.