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 P 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.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Phlebotomy Certificate that meets the mandates of the laws and regulations of the State of California.
• One year of clinical laboratory experience, including familiarity with laboratory information systems, preferred.
• Appropriate interpersonal skills for interacting with peers, patients, physicians, and other customers of the Medical Center.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent sitting and standing; occasional walking and bending; occasional lifting of materials up to 25 pounds for distances to 10 feet.
• Responsiveness to auditory alarms and communication devices including telephones, beepers, fire alarms, mechanical failure alarms.
• Visual acuity acceptable for performing duties of this position.
• Sufficient mobility to access equipment, patients, and other customers.