Medical Laboratory Assistant - Part-Time, Day/Eve Rotation

Essentia Health; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contributions

Flexible scheduling

Generous time off

Job summary

Essentia Virginia Hospital is hiring a Medical Laboratory Assistant for 0.6 FTE (24 hours/week) with day/evening rotation. The role supports pre-analytical and post-analytical tasks in the lab and emphasizes patient safety during specimen collection and processing.

Preferred qualifications include phlebotomy experience and ASCP certification. Responsibilities include specimen collection, processing, and training of staff, all while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Medical Laboratory Assistant program.
• Alternatively complete internal MLA training within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Education

Medical Laboratory Assistant Program

Internal MLA training within 1 year of hire

Job description

Essentia Virginia Hospital is hiring a Medical Laboratory Assistant for 0.6 FTE (24 hours/week) with day/evening rotation. The role supports pre-analytical and post-analytical tasks in the lab and emphasizes patient safety during specimen collection and processing.

Preferred qualifications include phlebotomy experience and ASCP certification. Responsibilities include specimen collection, processing, and training of staff, all while adhering to safety and quality standards.