Cedars-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital
Michael de la Guardia, MSHM, MLS(ASCP)CM, currently serves as the Laboratory Operations Manager at Cedars-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital, where responsibilities include overseeing quality and daily operations of the laboratory department and preparing for the transition to a new hospital. Prior roles include Laboratory Director at Garden Grove Hospital, where management of a 50-member team focused on improving ED Turn-Around Time and Stroke Compliance, and Laboratory Administrative Director at MiraDx, Inc., managing high-volume COVID-19 testing processes. Michael's career also encompasses positions such as Laboratory Area Operations Manager at Kaiser Permanente and Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist at Atlantic Health System, with foundational experience as a Medical Technologist and Laboratory Technologist at various hospitals. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Healthcare Management & Leadership and a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, both from Rutgers University.
Cedars-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital
Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital is a 133-bed surgical hospital. Our patient-friendly size makes it easy to get around, and our gracious team members treat you like a VIP. We are selective in which services we provide, but we perform those services extraordinarily well. We will provide the highest quality of service and respect the dignity and worth of each person. We embrace teamwork through the empowerment of our employees and recognize the importance of compassionate and caring service. We're fully accredited and nationally recognized by the Joint Commission for safe and effective quality care.