Medical Lab Assistant - CPT - Los Angeles

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai is seeking a Medical Lab Assistant to support phlebotomy and laboratory operations. The role involves blood draws, specimen handling, inventory management, and assisting the processing bench, with day-end coverage as needed. Candidates should be mindful of diverse patient populations and maintain accuracy in routines.

Minimum education is a High School Diploma or GED. Prior phlebotomy experience and BLS certification are required or preferred as indicated.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year phlebotomy and lab assistant experience.
• 3 years phlebotomy and lab assistant experience preferred.
• Phlebotomy Certification CA required upon hire.
• BLS certification by American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws.
• Manage supply inventory.
• Store specimens.
• Assist processing bench as needed for lunch/end-of-day coverage.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to patient populations served.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Description

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.

Qualifications Education

• High School Diploma/GED General Education - minimum

Experience

• 1 year Phlebotomy and lab assistant experience with demonstrated competency in the job duties listed above - minimum
• 3 years Phlebotomy and lab assistant experience with demonstrated competency in the job duties listed above - preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Phlebotomy Certification CA - Upon Hire minimum State of California CDPH LFS
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - 60 Days, minimum Must be issued by American Heart Association