Phlebotomy & Lab Processing Assistant

Paradox; Superior (WI); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 39,950,000; Part time

Job summary

Essentia Health's Superior Clinic seeks a Medical Laboratory Assistant to support pre- and post-analytic functions in the laboratory. The MLA will promote patient safety while collecting and processing specimens and assisting with waived testing.

The role involves training and performing testing in accordance with accreditation and licensure requirements, with a Day Rotation schedule at the Superior clinic.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Medical Laboratory Assistant Program.
• Completes internal Medical Laboratory Assistant training within 1 year of hire.
• ASCP certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Collects specimens through venipuncture or capillary skin puncture and other miscellaneous specimens (Urine, swabs, etc.).
• Performs specimen processing and handling according to testing requirements to support clinical laboratory testing.
• Performs laboratory testing, when applicable, per accreditation and licensure requirements.
• Participates in training of new employees, students, and other personnel as appropriate.
• Follows Essentia Health rules and policies while handling specimens and equipment to ensure safety and quality.

Skills

Venipuncture

Specimen collection

Lab safety

Basic computer skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Medical Laboratory Assistant Program graduate

ASCP certification (preferred)

Job description

Essentia Health's Superior Clinic seeks a Medical Laboratory Assistant to support pre- and post-analytic functions in the laboratory. The MLA will promote patient safety while collecting and processing specimens and assisting with waived testing.

The role involves training and performing testing in accordance with accreditation and licensure requirements, with a Day Rotation schedule at the Superior clinic.