Laboratory Assistant Technical

Northridge Hospital Medical Center • Los Angeles, CA

13h • $25 - $34

About The Position

The Laboratory Technical Assistant receives, processes, and prepares patient specimens for analysis, ensuring proper labeling and documentation. The role assists medical technologists with laboratory tasks and helps maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment. It also includes clerical work such as data entry, answering phones, and managing incoming and outgoing laboratory reports. The assistant maintains supply inventory, orders materials, and checks that equipment is functioning correctly. Success requires strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, knowledge of specimen handling and laboratory safety protocols, and effective communication and collaboration with laboratory personnel to support accurate and timely test results.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of laboratory clerical and/or phlebotomy experience in an acute care facility.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment, including microscopes, incubators, and autoclaves.
• Strong understanding of laboratory safety protocols and regulations.
• Phlebotomy training that meets the needs of newborn through geriatric populations.
• California Phlebotomy Technician License (CT Phlebotomy).
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification (AHA BLS).
• Fire Safety Card (CT Fire Card), to be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in a clinical microbiology laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, and prepare patient specimens for analysis.
• Ensure specimens are properly labeled and documented.
• Assist medical technologists with laboratory tasks.
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment.
• Perform clerical duties, including data entry and answering phones.
• Manage incoming and outgoing laboratory reports.
• Maintain supply inventory and order materials.
• Ensure laboratory equipment is functioning correctly.
• Collaborate with laboratory personnel to support accurate and timely test results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED