Clinical Lab Scientist — Precision Diagnostics in Acute Care

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS), you will perform vital clinical laboratory procedures to detect, identify, measure, and report data crucial for disease diagnosis and treatment. Every day, you will expertly conduct waived and moderate procedures using technical skills, instrumentation, and information systems, providing essential clinical laboratory support while ensuring the quality and accuracy of all tests under leadership direction. To be successful in this role, you will possess comprehensive knowledge of laboratory principles across various disciplines (microbiology, blood bank, hematology, chemistry, etc.), understand sample processing and result interpretation, prioritize chemical and biological safety, and be adept at operating and maintaining lab equipment. Job Requirements Minimum one year of experience in an acute care facility required. Bachelor's Degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA Must be appropriately trained in clinical laboratory science as evaluated by the Director of the Clinical Laboratory California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (CLS) required. A current Los Angeles County fire card is required. Where You'll Work 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. More information can be found at dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital. #J-18808-Ljbffr CommonSpirit Health