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Medical Lab Assistant CPT - The Angeles Clinic & Research Institute
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The Angeles Clinic & Research Institute has established an international reputation for developing new cancer therapies, providing the best in experimental and traditional treatments, and expertly guiding and training the next generation of clinicians. Our board-certified fellowship-trained medical oncologists, surgeons, immunotherapists, pathologists, and dermatologists work closely together to advance cancer care. We are committed to bringing innovative therapeutic options to all of our patients with cancer!
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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.
- Maintains and understand the daily phlebotomy schedule in the EMR as well as prepares for patient blood draw based on the physician orders
- Understands where to locate and how to align with 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
- Optimally communicates with physicians and physician teams when order clarification is vital
- Adheres to hygiene and safety procedures
- Inventories supplies for the phlebotomy area, restock as vital
- Performs a weekly expiration date check of all phlebotomy supplies
- Rotates stored patient specimens from refrigerator to freezer storage and discard old samples
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