Description
Job Description
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!
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.
Preferred qualifications include demonstrated experience in accurately processing research laboratory specimens in accordance with study protocols and standard laboratory procedures. This includes tasks such as centrifugation, aliquoting, proper storage, and shipment of samples. Candidates with this experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
This role is designed to be 100% onsite, giving you the opportunity to collaborate closely with your team and immerse yourself in the energy of our workplace. Please note that hybrid or remote work options are NOT available for this position at this time.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintains and understand the daily phlebotomy schedule in the EMR
- Prepares for patient blood draw based on the physician orders in the EMR
- Understands where to locate and how to comply 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
- Effectively communicates with physicians and physician teams when order clarification is necessary
- Adheres to hygiene and safety procedures
- Inventories supplies for the phlebotomy area, restock as necessary
- Performs a weekly expiration date check of all phlebotomy supplies
- Rotates stored patient specimens from refrigerator to freezer storage and discard old samples
- Assists the processing bench as needed for coverage during lunch and end-of-day duties
Qualifications
Job qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED required.
- Phlebotomy and lab assistant experience with demonstrated competency in the job duties listed above
- Phlebotomy Certification from State of California, please note your license number in your resume.
- Basic Life Support (BLS). Must be issued by American Heart Association and you can receive within 60 days of hire.
Preferred qualifications include demonstrated experience in accurately processing research laboratory specimens in accordance with study protocols and standard laboratory procedures. This includes tasks such as centrifugation, aliquoting, proper storage, and shipment of samples. Candidates with this experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
This role is designed to be 100% onsite, giving you the opportunity to collaborate closely with your team and immerse yourself in the energy of our workplace. Please note that hybrid or remote work options are NOT available for this position at this time.
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 (Onsite)
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