Medical Laboratory Assistant

Essentia Health; Jamestown (ND); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Generous time off

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant at the Valley City Clinic. This casual/as-needed role supports pre-analytical and post-analytical laboratory functions, promoting patient safety during specimen collection and processing.

The MLA may perform waived testing in accordance with accreditation and state licensure requirements. Responsibilities include specimen collection, processing, and handling to support clinical testing, as well as participating in training for new staff.

Qualifications

• Collects specimens through venipuncture or capillary skin puncture and other miscellaneous specimens.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Collects specimens through venipuncture or capillary skin puncture and other miscellaneous specimens.
• 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.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen collection

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Safety awareness

Education

Graduate from Medical Laboratory Assistant Program

Internal MLA training program within 1 year of hire

Job description

Building Location:

Valley City Clinic

Department:

3372010 GENERAL LAB - VC

Job Description:

Hours: casual/as needed

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.

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

FTE:

0

Shift Rotation:

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

Days

Shift End Time:

Days

Weekends:

No

Holidays:

No

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].