Job Description
Job Description:
Don't miss out on this great opportunity to grow your career at Essentia Health - St. Mary's Medical Center! We’re northern Minnesota’s largest hospital, right next to Lake Superior! Starting Pay: $19.03/hourOur benefits include: • No Weekends or Holidays• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program• Retirement• Health Insurance• Employee Assistance Program• Paid Time OffThe Medical Laboratory Assistant is responsible for performing tasks to support pre-analytical and post-analytical functions within Essentia Health Laboratories primarily in Cytology, but will also float to provide coverage in the Histology and Pathology departments. The MLA will 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:
- 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:
No additional requirements.
Job Location: Building B - St Marys Medical Center
Shift Rotation: Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start/End: Day/Eve Rotation/Day/Eve Rotation
Hours Per Pay Period: 80
Compensation Range: $19.03 - $28.23 / hour
Union: USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)
FTE: 1
Weekends: No
Call Obligations:Sign On Bonus:
