Medical Laboratory Assistant

Essentia Health; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Generous time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant for the Virginia Clinic in Virginia, MN. You will support pre- and post-analytical lab tasks, collect specimens by venipuncture or capillary puncture, and perform waived testing under licensure standards.

The role requires MLA training completion or graduation, preferred ASCP certification, and a valid driver's license, with a 0.8 FTE day shift schedule and union support at Virg Clinic.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Medical Laboratory Assistant program.
• Completes an internal MLA training program within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks to support pre-analytical and post-analytical functions.
• Promote patient safety during specimen collection and processing.
• Perform waived lab testing following accreditation and licensure requirements.
• Collect specimens by venipuncture or capillary skin puncture and other specimens.
• Process and handle specimens to support clinical testing.
• Perform laboratory testing as applicable per requirements.
• Assist in training of new staff and students as appropriate.
• Follow Essentia Health safety and quality policies.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen prep

Driver's license

Medical terminology

Education

Graduate from MLA program

Internal MLA training within 1 year

Job description

Essentia Health is searching for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our team at our Virginia Clinic in Virginia, MN. Become part of Essentia's accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve.

Building Location

Virginia Clinic

Department

2322010 GENERAL LAB - VIR CLIN

Job Description

Essentia Health is searching for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our team at our Virginia Clinic in Virginia, MN. Become part of Essentia's accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve.

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

0.8

Shift Rotation

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

Days

Shift End Time

Days

Weekends

No

Holidays

No

Call Obligation

No

Union

DC AFSCME Local 3454 Virg Clinic (DCAVA)

Compensation Range

$18.39 - $24.37

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].