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CLS Intern (Student)

  • Northridge Hospital Medical Center
  • Northridge, California
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Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

Our Mission

As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.

The posted compensation range of $24.00 - $29.10 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID
2026-474507
Employment Type
Part Time
Department
Clinical Laboratory Services
Hours/Pay Period
64
Weekly Schedule
M-Th 6:00 am - 14:30 pm
Shift
Day
Remote
No
Category
Laboratory
Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Clinical Laboratory Scientist Intern (Student) / Medical Technologist Intern (Student), you will embark on a critical learning journey within a dynamic laboratory environment. All employees are expected to perform their duties in alignment with the vision and values of the organization. You will be instrumental in supporting high-level customer satisfaction through cost-effective and respectful service. Under the guidance of the Laboratory Director, Director of Laboratory Services, Laboratory Supervisor, and Laboratory Medical Staff, you will engage in tasks that directly contribute to accurate and timely diagnostic services, adhering to stringent laboratory regulations and quality assurance protocols. This role offers invaluable hands-on experience for aspiring laboratory professionals.

Every day, you will perform a variety of essential laboratory tasks, including analyzing patient samples using standardized procedures for moderate and high complexity testing, as defined by 42 CFR 493.1425 and 42 CFR 493.1495. You will meticulously record and accurately transmit results to requesting physicians using established laboratory information systems. Your responsibilities will further include gaining proficiency in various laboratory sections, understanding instruments, and contributing to the overall efficiency of laboratory operations. This direct involvement ensures the delivery of reliable diagnostic data critical for patient care.

To be successful in this role:

  • You will need a strong commitment to precision and attention to detail. While specific educational prerequisites aren't detailed in this excerpt, it's implied that you are currently enrolled as an intern/student in a relevant program preparing for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist certification.
  • You will be expected to rapidly develop proficiency in sample analysis, results interpretation, and laboratory etiquette.
  • Your ability to follow complex instructions, maintain confidentiality, and work collaboratively within a team will be crucial for excelling in this foundational step towards a career in medical diagnostics and patient safety.

Job Requirements

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 the CLS Training program at California State University, 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 the California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License within six (6) months of graduating from a California-approved CLS training program.
  • Fire Safety card (must obtain within 90 days of start date) required. 

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services, including a Level II Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care, and women’s health. It is the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. 

Additionally, Northridge Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and has been recognized as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here [PDF].

CommonSpirit Health™ will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CommonSpirit Health™ participates in E-Verify.

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