Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) at Essentia Health summary:
The Medical Laboratory Assistant plays a critical role in supporting clinical laboratory operations by performing specimen collection and processing while ensuring patient safety. The position requires collaboration with healthcare professionals and adherence to accreditation standards in laboratory testing. Successful candidates will have a background in medical laboratory practices and participate in training new staff to maintain high-quality care standards.
Building Location:
32nd Avenue Building
Department:
12041 Phlebotomy
Job Description:
Become part of Essentia's accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve.
Our benefits include:
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings with Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off/Paid Holidays
Starting Pay: $17.27/hour
The Medical Laboratory Assistant is responsible for performing tasks to support pre-analytical and post-analytical functions within Essentia Health Laboratories.
The MLA will also promote patient safety while performing specimen collection and processing. This position will also perform waived lab testing following standards of accreditation agencies and state licensure requirements.
Education Qualifications:
Key Responsibilities:
- Collects specimens through venipuncture or capillary skin puncture and other miscellaneous specimens (Urine, swabs, etc.)
- Performs specimen processing and handling according to testing requirements to support clinical laboratory testing
- Performs laboratory testing, when applicable, per accreditation and licensure requirements
- Participates in training of new employees, students, and other personnel as appropriate
- Follows Essentia Health rules and policies while handling specimens and equipment to ensure safety and quality
Educational Requirements:
- Graduate from Medical Laboratory Assistant Program
OR
- Completes an internal Medical Laboratory Assistant training program within 1 year of hire
Preferred Qualifications:
- Phlebotomy or Medical Laboratory Assistant American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification
- Recent specimen preparation and processing experience
- Possession of a valid motor vehicle operators’ license
- Knowledge of medical terminology and basic computer skills
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
FTE:
1
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Shift Rotation:
Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time:
Day/Evening/Night Rotation
Shift End Time:
Day/Evening/Night Rotation
Weekends:
Rotation
Holidays:
Yes
Call Obligation:
No
Union:
Union Posting Deadline:
Keywords:
Medical Laboratory Assistant, Specimen Collection, Laboratory Testing, Phlebotomy, Patient Safety, Clinical Laboratory, Healthcare, Medical Terminology, ASCP Certification, Laboratory Processing
