Medical Laboratory Assistant - Day Shift Flexible Scheduling

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 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.