Laboratory Technical Assistant - Microbiology

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. 

The Laboratory Technical Assistant (LTA) in Microbiology reports directly to the Microbiology Supervisor and plays a key role in supporting daily lab operations. Responsibilities include requisitioning, plating, and processing incoming microbiology specimens, washing and sterilizing glassware, and maintaining cleanliness in the assigned section. The LTA also provides general support across various tasks within the Microbiology area and collaborates with the Clinical Pathology team to help achieve departmental goals.

As a successful candidate, you will: 

• Process clinical specimens and prepare stains and smears following established protocols.
• Accurately enter physician orders into the laboratory computer system.
• Receive and distribute laboratory supplies to designated areas.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of specimen processing techniques.
• Prioritize tasks to ensure timely and efficient service delivery.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues while adhering to all departmental and institutional policies, including safety and confidentiality standards.

Your qualifications should include: 

• High School or equivalent
• One year patient contact experience in a hospital Microbiology setting

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. 

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