Medical Laboratory Assistant (Casual)

Essentia Health; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to support laboratory functions, ensuring patient safety through specimen collection and processing. This entry-level position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth, including training and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Generous Time Off

Wellness Resources

Qualifications

• Collects specimens through venipuncture or capillary skin puncture.
• Performs laboratory testing per accreditation and licensure requirements.
• Participates in training of new employees.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-analytical and post-analytical functions in the lab.
• Promote patient safety while processing specimens.
• Follow safety and quality rules while handling specimens.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical Terminology

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Graduate from Medical Laboratory Assistant Program

Internal Medical Laboratory Assistant training

Job description

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Base pay range

$17.00/hr - $26.00/hr

Job Description

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
  
  

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].

Job Location: Essentia Virginia Hospital

Shift Rotation: Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start/End: 0600/1430

Hours Per Pay Period: 0

Compensation Range: $17.45 - $26.18 / hour

FTE: 0

Weekends: No

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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