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Job Description Grow your career at Cedars-Sinai! The Angeles Clinic & Research Institute has established an international reputation for developing new cancer therapies, providing the best in experimental and traditional treatments, and expertly guiding and training the next generation of clinicians. Our board-certified fellowship-trained medical oncologists, surgeons, immunotherapists, pathologists, and dermatologists work closely together to advance cancer care. We are committed to bringing innovative therapeutic options to all of our patients with cancer! Join our team and contribute to groundbreaking research! The Medical Lab Assistant, CPT functions with general directions from senior technical personnel and reports to the Laboratory Manager. Responsibilities include performing blood draws, supply inventory, specimen storage, and assisting the processing bench as needed for lunch and end-of-day coverage. Performs all job duties with sensitivity to the patient population(s) being served. Maintains and understand the daily phlebotomy schedule in the EMR as well as prepares for patient blood draw based on the physician orders Understands where to locate and how to align with test collection requirements for each laboratory facility performing testing, including appropriate kits and paperwork required for esoteric testing Collects the appropriate tubes required for each test order Collects Specimens while following policy and procedure and maintaining the integrity of the process with strict adherence to patient identification policy Optimally communicates with physicians and physician teams when order clarification is vital Adheres to hygiene and safety procedures Inventories supplies for the phlebotomy area, restock as vital Performs a weekly expiration date check of all phlebotomy supplies Rotates stored patient specimens from refrigerator to freezer storage and discard old samples Qualifications 1 year phlebotomy and lab assistant experience with demonstrated competency in the job duties listed above required, 3 years preferred. High School Diploma/GED or equivalent required About Us Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow’s health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents. About the Team With a growing number of primary urgent and specialty care locations across Southern California, Cedars-Sinai?s medical network serves people near where they live. Delivering coordinated, compassionate healthcare you can join our network of clinicians and physicians to improve the healthcare people throughout Los Angeles and beyond. Req ID : 8055 Working Title : Medical Lab Assistant CPT – The Angeles Clinic & Research Institute Department : Angeles Research Inst Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation Job Category : Pathology / Laboratory Job Specialty : Laboratory Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT Primary Shift : Day Shift Duration : 8 hour Base Pay : $21.29 – $31.94