Medical Laboratory Assisstant

Essentia Health; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contributions

Flexible scheduling

Generous time off

Job summary

Essentia Virginia Hospital is hiring a Medical Laboratory Assistant for 0.6 FTE (24 hours/week) with day/evening rotation. The role supports pre-analytical and post-analytical tasks in the lab and emphasizes patient safety during specimen collection and processing.

Preferred qualifications include phlebotomy experience and ASCP certification. Responsibilities include specimen collection, processing, and training of staff, all while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Medical Laboratory Assistant program.
• Alternatively complete internal MLA training within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-analytical and post-analytical functions in Essentia Health Laboratories.
• Promote patient safety during specimen collection and processing.
• Perform waived lab testing following accreditation/licensure standards.
• Collect specimens by venipuncture or capillary puncture and other methods.
• Process and handle specimens to support testing requirements.
• Conduct laboratory testing as applicable per requirements.
• Train new employees, students and other personnel as appropriate.
• Follow Essentia Health policies to ensure safety and quality.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Education

Medical Laboratory Assistant Program

Internal MLA training within 1 year of hire

Job description

Building Location:

Essentia Virginia Hospital

Department:

2082010 GENERAL LAB - VIR HOSP

Job Description:

Essentia Health is searching for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our team. This position is part-time at 24 hours per week and will be day/evening rotation.

Education Qualifications:

• 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

Key Responsibilities:

• The Medical Laboratory Assistant is responsible for performing tasks to support pre-analytical and post-analytical functions within Essentia Health Laboratories.
• The MLA will 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.
• Collect specimens through venipuncture or capillary skin puncture and other miscellaneous specimens (Urine, swabs, etc.)
• 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

FTE:

0.6

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

Compensation Range:

$17.63 - $26.45

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:

At Essentia Health, we're committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].

It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.