CLS Student Intern

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 

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a CLS Student Intern. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in a fast-paced and dynamic laboratory environment.

•  Assist Clinical Laboratory Scientists with a variety of tasks, including specimen processing, testing, and data analysis.
• Perform basic laboratory procedures under the supervision of experienced staff.
• Maintain accurate and complete laboratory records.
• Adhere to strict safety protocols and quality control standards.
• Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. required and will be graduating from a CLS approved CLS training program within one year.
• Continuing education lectures and courses to keep knowledge current as required.
• Enrolled in the CLS Training program at California State Dominguez Hills. 
• Training in Hematology Chemistry Blood Bank Microbiology Immunology and Serology as applicable.
• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist Trainee License required. 
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist Interns must successfully pass the ASCP or AAB certifying program for California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License within six (6) months of graduating from a California approved CLS training program.
• Must have current Fire Safety cards.