Intern - Medical Technologist CLS) Job ID 2018-57817 Employment Type Per Diem Department Clinical Laboratory Services Hours / Pay Period 8 Facility Northridge Hospital Medical Center Shift Varied Location NORTHRIDGE State/Province CA Standard Hours varied 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 nations 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 dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information. Responsibilities CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST INTERN (STUDENT) MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST INTERN (STUDENT) CLINICAL LABORATORY Northridge Hospital Medical Cente r All employees are expected to perform their duties in alignment with the vision and values of the organization. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist Intern (Student)/ Medical Technologist Intern (Student) is responsible for a variety of tasks that lead to a high level of customer satisfaction in the most cost-effective manner with respect and dignity . Under the direction of the Laboratory Director, Director of Laboratory Services, Laboratory Supervisor and Laboratory Medical Staff, a Clinical Laboratory Scientist Intern (Student)/ Medical Technologist Intern (Student) is assigned the responsibilities to perform but not validate moderate and high complexity testing as determined by competency assessment according to 42 CFR 493.1425 and 42 CFR 493.1495 of analyzing the sample by standard procedures collected from a patient, upon the request of a physician; recording and transmitting results to the physician initiating the request by standard means of communication in the laboratory and being proficient in the laboratory section(s). Qualifications Requirements: 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 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. Current Los Angeles County fire card is 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.