Senior Medical Laboratory Asst, Immunohistochemistry - FT - Day

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center•Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant functions with minimal supervision from senior technical or clinical personnel. The role supports laboratory operations by receiving, processing, and distributing specimens, communicating test and test-result information, and overseeing the orientation and training of new employees. The Senior MLA serves as a problem-solving resource and acts as a Lead MLA when a supervisor is absent. All duties are performed with sensitivity to the patient populations served. The position involves entering patient demographics, specimen collection information, and test orders into the laboratory information system; handling and preparing specimens; operating and maintaining selected laboratory equipment; and performing routine operational and support tasks. The Senior MLA verifies specimen identification, assesses test orders and specimen quality, takes appropriate corrective action, reports results to appropriate individuals, and complies with HIPAA and patient privacy regulations. The role may also include special projects and other assigned duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of clinical laboratory experience, including familiarity with laboratory information systems.

Responsibilities

Enter patient demographic data, specimen collection information, and test orders into the laboratory information system.
Transport, label, process or prepare, distribute, preserve, and store patient specimens.
Operate and maintain selected laboratory equipment, such as centrifuges, cell washers, balances, or tissue processors.
Prepare solutions and reagents, stock supplies, dispose of specimens, clean and sterilize glassware, and maintain and store records.
Verify specimen identification and assess test orders and specimen quality, recognizing factors that may affect procedures and results and taking appropriate action when corrections are indicated.
Identify patients and patient samples according to established procedures and label samples accurately and completely.
Oversee orientation and training of new employees.
Serve as a problem-solving resource and assume lead MLA responsibilities as assigned.
Coordinate area activities by setting work priorities and adjust MLA bench assignments in the absence of a supervisor.
Communicate information about tests and test results and report results to appropriate individuals.
Comply with HIPAA and patient privacy regulations.
Participate in special projects or assignments and perform other duties as assigned.