Medical Laboratory Assistant at Essentia Health summary:
The Medical Laboratory Assistant at Essentia Health Laboratories supports pre-analytical and post-analytical processes, ensuring quality and safety in specimen collection and processing. This role involves performing waived lab testing and training new staff while adhering to accreditation standards. The position requires a high school diploma with a Medical Laboratory Assistant certification preferred and offers opportunities for growth in a clinical laboratory setting.
Building Location:
Brainerd Clinic
Department:
20201 General Lab
Job Description:
The Medical Laboratory Assistant is responsible for performing tasks to support pre-analytical and post-analytical functions within Essentia Health Laboratories. 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:
Wage Range: $16.76 - $25.14
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:
Training offered on-the-job
FTE:
0.5
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Shift Rotation:
Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time:
Day/Eve Rotation
Shift End Time:
Day/Eve Rotation
Weekends:
Yes
Holidays:
Yes
Call Obligation:
No
Union:
Union Posting Deadline:
Keywords:
medical laboratory assistant, specimen collection, phlebotomy, clinical testing, laboratory processing, patient safety, healthcare, medical terminology, certification, training
