Medical Lab Assistant – Oncology

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Medical Lab Assistant – Oncology

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Cedars-Sinai

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CloseRemember when you said you wanted to make a difference? Here is your chance.Search JobsKeywordsSearchPlease be aware of attempts to take advantage of people seeking jobs at Cedars‑Sinai through fraudulent websites and email domains.Medical Lab Assistant – Oncology Requisition # 5691Job Description Join 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, 2022‑23Cedars-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, 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.Duties & 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 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 required
• 3 years of experience preferred

Licenses/Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
• Phlebotomy Certification CA (CPT 1) required

Req ID : 5691
Working Title : Medical Lab Assistant – Oncology
Department : Angeles Laboratory
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 – $31.94Our compensation philosophyWe offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-SinaiWe are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve. .Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity 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. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu) and COVID-19. For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines such as COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy.Share this JobCurrent Employees:Enter your email to refer a friend! Please enter your email address below, and then use the icons to let people know about this great opportunity!Email SubmitAbout the Location Find out what it’s like to live and work in Los Angeles, CaliforniaCancer Research at Cedars-Sinai The research teams at Cedars-Sinai are committed to finding new ways to treat cancer patients more efficiently.Cedars-Sinai Ranked as No. 1 Workplace by Indeed.com Cedars-Sinai has been rated California’s top hospital for employees, and one of the top 10 in the country by Indeed.com.Top-Rated Workplace We’re proud to be the #1 hospital in California on Indeed’s Top-Rated Workplaces: Best Hospitals list based on our company reviews.Jobs you may also be interested inJoin our Talent CommunityJoin our Talent Community and get Cedars-Sinai news and job alerts delivered to your inbox.First NameLast NameEmailCountry Code Phone NumberUpload Resume RemoveOpt-in PromotionConfirm EmailBy submitting your information, you acknowledge that you have read our and consent to receive email and SMS communications from Cedars-Sinai.Submit©2024 Cedars-Sinai. All Rights Reserved. A 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization

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Los Angeles, CA

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Mon, 21 Oct 2024 04:44:04 GMT

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