Medical Laboratory Assistant: Flexible Hours & Growth

Essentia Health; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Training programs

Flexible scheduling

Generous time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our team at the 32nd Avenue Building. This 32-hour per pay period position involves varied shifts including day, evening, and night rotations with weekend and holiday coverage.

You will support pre-analytical and post-analytical tasks, collect specimens by venipuncture or capillary skin puncture, perform waived tests, and participate in training.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Medical Laboratory Assistant program.
• Complete internal MLA training within 12 months of hire.
• ASCP certification preferred for the role.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen collection

Computer skills

Education

Medical Laboratory Assistant Program

MLA training within 1 year of hire

ASCP certification (preferred)

Job description

Essentia Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our team at the 32nd Avenue Building. This 32-hour per pay period position involves varied shifts including day, evening, and night rotations with weekend and holiday coverage.

You will support pre-analytical and post-analytical tasks, collect specimens by venipuncture or capillary skin puncture, perform waived tests, and participate in training.