Medical Lab Assistant - Valley Internal Medicine - Tarzana 8 Hour days

Job DescriptionJoin Cedars-Sinai!Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been ranked the #1 hospital in California and #2 hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, 2023-2024Cedars-Sinai was awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year which is an award that recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. We also have a great benefits package and competitive compensation which explains why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals!Why work here?Beyond outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 403(b) we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.A Little More About What You Will be DoingThe Medical Lab Assistant 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

Prepares for patient blood draw based on the physician orders in the EMR

Understands where to locate and how to follow 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

Inventories supplies for the phlebotomy area, restock as needed and performs a weekly expiration date check of all phlebotomy supplies

Rotates stored patient specimens from refrigerator to freezer storage and discard old samples

QualificationsEducation

High school diploma or GED required

Experience

At least 1 year of experience preferred

Licenses/Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association or American Red Cross required

About UsCedars-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 TeamWith 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 : 4444Working Title : Medical Lab Assistant - Valley Internal Medicine - Tarzana 8 Hour daysDepartment : Valley LabBusiness Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Care FoundationJob Category : Pathology / LaboratoryJob Specialty : LaboratoryOvertime Status : NONEXEMPTPrimary Shift : DayShift Duration : 8 hourBase Pay : $20.67 - $31.01Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.