Lab Specimen Specialist: Collection & Waived Testing

Essentia Health; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 24,287 - 36,437; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Training programs

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to support pre-analytical and post-analytical functions within Essentia Health Laboratories. The MLA will promote patient safety while performing specimen collection, processing, and related duties, including waived testing according to accreditation and state licensure requirements.

The position emphasizes training of new staff, adherence to safety policies, and quality workmanship in a Fargo, North Dakota setting with day shifts and a

Qualifications

• Graduate from Medical Laboratory Assistant Program.
• Completes an internal Medical Laboratory Assistant training program within 1 year of hire.
• Phlebotomy or ASCP certification preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic computer skills.
• ASCP certification preferred where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens via venipuncture or capillary puncture and other miscellaneous specimens.
• Perform specimen processing and handling according to testing requirements to support clinical laboratory testing.
• Perform laboratory testing, when applicable, per accreditation and licensure requirements.
• Participate in training of new employees, students, and other personnel as appropriate.
• Follow Essentia Health rules and policies while handling specimens and equipment to ensure safety and quality.

Skills

Phlebotomy

ASCP certification

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Education

Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Internal MLA training within 1 year

Job description

Essentia Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to support pre-analytical and post-analytical functions within Essentia Health Laboratories. The MLA will promote patient safety while performing specimen collection, processing, and related duties, including waived testing according to accreditation and state licensure requirements.

The position emphasizes training of new staff, adherence to safety policies, and quality workmanship in a Fargo, North Dakota setting with day shifts and a