Medical Laboratory Assistant

2 days ago


Duluth Minnesota, Saint Louis County, MN, United States Essentia Health Full time
Building Location:Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department:12064 Specimen Procurement - IL

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

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.

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.

This MLA will process specimens in the Hospital and Clinic as well as prepare specimens for send out. They will also assist with Phlebotomy at the Hospital, Clinic, Nursing Home and Assisted Living.

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

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: $19.03/hour

Hours: 1.0 FTE (40 hours/week) day/evening rotation with rotating weekends and holidays.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

FTE:1

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:USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)

Union Posting Deadline:12/3/2024

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