The Medical Laboratory Assistant CPT collects, receives, processes, and distributes laboratory specimens or blood from voluntary donors, while also assessing blood donor health histories. This role includes operational and support functions and assisting in the orientation and training of new employees.
Requirements summary
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with a Phlebotomy Certificate mandated by California State laws and regulations. One year of clinical laboratory experience, including familiarity with laboratory information systems, is preferred.
high schoolprofessional certificateInterpersonal SkillsCommunicationPhlebotomySpecimen ProcessingSpecimen CollectionHealth History AssessmentLaboratory Information SystemsSpecimen DistributionBlood Donor Assessment
Job description
Make a difference every single day!
At Cedars-Sinai, we're motivated by a collective spirit of innovation and the challenge to continuously improve.
Above all, we share a real passion for helping others.
Day after day, from department to department, our people give their all to create a community unlike any other.
This is just one of the many reasons U.S.
News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals—and now we invite you to join us and make a difference every single day in service of this outstanding work – excellence and innovation in patient care, research, and community service.
From working with a team of dedicated professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll have great resources to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others.
What will you be doing in this role?
The Medical Laboratory Assistant CPT functions with the general supervision of senior technical/clinical personnel.
Responsibilities may include collecting, receiving, processing, and distributing laboratory specimens or blood from voluntary blood donors and communicating information about tests and test results.
The MLA CPT activities include operational and support functions, assessment of blood donor health histories and assisting in the orientation and training of new employees.
Performs all job duties with sensitivity and attention to the age and developmental issues of the patient populations(s) being served.
