Medical Laboratory Assistant - Phlebotomy

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN to support pre- and post-analytical processes. You will collect specimens, process samples, and assist with waived testing under accredited standards.

The role emphasizes patient safety, accurate specimen handling, and training of new staff within a collaborative lab team at Essentia Health. Experience with venipuncture/capillary collection is preferred; drivers license may be required in some

Qualifications

• Graduate from Medical Laboratory Assistant program or complete internal MLA training within 1 year.
• ASCP certification and recent specimen prep experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-analytical and post-analytical functions 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 specimens according to testing requirements to support clinical 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 policies to ensure safety and quality.

Skills

Phlebotomy

ASCP certification

Specimen preparation & processing

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

Medical Laboratory Assistant program graduate

Internal MLA training within 1 year

Job description

Job Description:

Essentia Health is searching for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our team at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN.

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