Medical Laboratory Assistant - Meaningful Team Lab Work

CEDARS-SINAI; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our clinical laboratory team. You will support specimen processing, labeling, and distribution under supervision, ensuring accuracy and patient safety in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate clearly in English; prior lab experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, and distribute laboratory specimens or blood from volunteers or patients.
• Communicate information about tests and test results to appropriate staff.
• Perform duties under general supervision with attention to patient safety and developmental considerations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our clinical laboratory team. You will support specimen processing, labeling, and distribution under supervision, ensuring accuracy and patient safety in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate clearly in English; prior lab experience is preferred but not required.