Part-Time MLA: Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing

Essentia Health; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a part-time Medical Laboratory Assistant to join the Proctor and Lakewalk Clinics. The MLA will support pre- and post-analytical tasks, collect and process specimens, and perform waived tests in accordance with accrediting bodies and state licensure.

Qualifications include MLA program graduation or internal MLA training within 1 year, ASCP or phlebotomy certification, and knowledge of medical terminology with basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Medical Laboratory Assistant Program OR completes internal MLA training within 1 year of hire.
• ASCP certification or phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Experience with specimen collection/preparation and processing.
• Valid driver's license; knowledge of medical terminology and basic computer skills.

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 standards of accreditation and licensure.
• Collect specimens via venipuncture or capillary puncture and other specimens.
• Process and handle specimens to support clinical testing.
• Perform laboratory testing per accreditation/licensure requirements where applicable.
• Assist in training new employees, students, and other personnel.
• Follow Essentia Health policies to ensure safety and quality.

Skills

ASCP certification

Phlebotomy experience

Medical terminology knowledge

Basic computer skills

Valid driver's license

Education

MLA program graduate

Internal MLA training within 1 year

Job description

Essentia Health is seeking a part-time Medical Laboratory Assistant to join the Proctor and Lakewalk Clinics. The MLA will support pre- and post-analytical tasks, collect and process specimens, and perform waived tests in accordance with accrediting bodies and state licensure.

Qualifications include MLA program graduation or internal MLA training within 1 year, ASCP or phlebotomy certification, and knowledge of medical terminology with basic computer skills.