Clinical Lab Assistant - Phlebotomy & Specimen Prep

2010 SMDC Medical Center; Street (MD); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and DIS

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement and educational/

Flexible scheduling

Generous time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our team in a full-time role with day/evening rotation. The position supports pre-analytical and post-analytical functions in Essentia Health Laboratories, ensuring patient safety during specimen collection and handling.

Waived testing is performed in accordance with accreditation and licensure requirements. Responsibilities include collecting specimens via venipuncture or capillary puncture, processing samples, and assisting with

Responsibilities

• Support pre-analytical and post-analytical tasks within Essentia Health Laboratories.
• Promote patient safety during specimen collection and processing.
• Perform waived lab testing following accreditation and licensure requirements.
• Collect specimens via venipuncture or capillary puncture and other specimens (urine, swabs).
• Process and handle specimens according to testing requirements to support clinical lab testing.
• Perform laboratory testing where applicable per standards.
• Train new employees, students, and other personnel as appropriate.
• Follow Essentia Health rules to ensure safety and quality.

Skills

Phlebotomy

ASCP certification (preferred)

Specimen preparation

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Valid driver's license

Education

Medical Laboratory Assistant Program

Job description

Essentia Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our team in a full-time role with day/evening rotation. The position supports pre-analytical and post-analytical functions in Essentia Health Laboratories, ensuring patient safety during specimen collection and handling.

Waived testing is performed in accordance with accreditation and licensure requirements. Responsibilities include collecting specimens via venipuncture or capillary puncture, processing samples, and assisting with