Medical Laboratory Assistant

18 hours ago


Brainerd, United States Essentia Health Full time
Medical Laboratory Assistant at Essentia Health summary:

The Medical Laboratory Assistant at St. Josephs Medical Center is responsible for supporting laboratory operations by collecting and processing specimens for clinical testing. This role involves specimen collection through various methods, ensuring the safety and quality of lab procedures, and adhering to accreditation standards. The position also participates in training new staff and requires either completion of a Medical Laboratory Assistant program or relevant training within one year of hire.

Building Location:St Josephs Medical Center

Department:12010 General Lab

Job Description:Be a part of an organization that invests in you. We are actively reviewing applications for our Medical Laboratory Assistant opening. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care

Starting Pay: $16.76/hour

Our benefits include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program
• Retirement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off/Paid Holidays

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:0.5

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:Day/Evening Rotation

Shift End Time:Day/Evening Rotation

Weekends:Yes

Holidays:Yes

Call Obligation:No

Union:

Union Posting Deadline:
Keywords:

Medical Laboratory Assistant, specimen collection, clinical testing, patient safety, laboratory testing, medical terminology, phlebotomy, healthcare, accreditation standards, training



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