Medical Laboratory Assistant - Phlebotomy

Essentia Health; Street (MD); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and DIS

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement and educational/

Flexible scheduling

Generous time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our team in a full-time role with day/evening rotation. The position supports pre-analytical and post-analytical functions in Essentia Health Laboratories, ensuring patient safety during specimen collection and handling.

Waived testing is performed in accordance with accreditation and licensure requirements. Responsibilities include collecting specimens via venipuncture or capillary puncture, processing samples, and assisting with

Responsibilities

• Support pre-analytical and post-analytical tasks within Essentia Health Laboratories.
• Promote patient safety during specimen collection and processing.
• Perform waived lab testing following accreditation and licensure requirements.
• Collect specimens via venipuncture or capillary puncture and other specimens (urine, swabs).
• Process and handle specimens according to testing requirements to support clinical lab testing.
• Perform laboratory testing where applicable per standards.
• Train new employees, students, and other personnel as appropriate.
• Follow Essentia Health rules to ensure safety and quality.

Skills

Phlebotomy

ASCP certification (preferred)

Specimen preparation

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Valid driver's license

Education

Medical Laboratory Assistant Program

Job description

Building Location

Building A - Duluth Clinic - 1st Street

Department

2042040 PHLEBOTOMY - SMDC HOSP

Job Description

Essentia Health is searching for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our team. This position is full-time at 40 hours per week and will be day/evening rotation.

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.

Working Conditions

• Full-time: 1
• Possible Remote/Hybrid Option
• Shift Rotation: Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)
• Shift Start Time: Day/Eve Rotation
• Shift End Time: Day/Eve Rotation
• Weekends: Yes
• Holidays: Yes
• Call Obligation: No
• Union: USWA Technical Workers Clinic (UTECC) Union
• Posting Deadline: 11/17/2026

Compensation Range

$20.01 - $29.68

Employee Benefits

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].

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Job Offer Conditions

Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of post-offer screenings. Screenings includes verification of your legal right to work in the United States, a health screening and immunization review, verification of applicable licensure, certifications, education, and experience, and background checks including criminal, urine drug screen and MVR where required.