Medical Lab Assistant – Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant for St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN.

The role offers casual hours with shifts that vary, and requires MLA program completion or an internal training within 1 year of hire. Preferred qualifications include phlebotomy or ASCP certification, recent specimen preparation experience, a valid driver’s license, and knowledge of medical terminology and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Medical Laboratory Assistant Program or complete internal MLA training within 1 year of hire.
• ASCP certification is preferred.
• Experience with specimen preparation and processing is preferred.
• Valid driver's license required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-analytical and post-analytical processes in Essentia Health Laboratories.
• Collect specimens via venipuncture or capillary puncture, ensuring patient safety.
• Process specimens and prepare them for testing according to testing requirements.
• Perform waived lab tests following accreditation and licensure standards.
• Assist in training new staff, students, and other personnel.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Education

MLA program

ASCP certification

Tools

Job description

Essentia Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant for St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN.

The role offers casual hours with shifts that vary, and requires MLA program completion or an internal training within 1 year of hire. Preferred qualifications include phlebotomy or ASCP certification, recent specimen preparation experience, a valid driver’s license, and knowledge of medical terminology and basic computer skills.