Phlebotomy & Medical Lab Assistant — Hybrid Options

Essentia Health; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) employer contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Educational programs

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our team at St Josephs Medical Center. The role involves pre- and post-analytical support in the laboratories, specimen collection, and basic waived testing in accordance with accreditation and licensure standards.

Responsibilities include ensuring patient safety during collection and processing, training new staff, and adhering to policies. The position may require day/evening/night rotations in the United States.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Medical Laboratory Assistant Program.
• Completes an internal Medical Laboratory Assistant training program within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• The MLA performs tasks to support pre-analytical and post-analytical functions within Essentia Health Laboratories.
• The MLA promotes patient safety while performing specimen collection and processing.
• Performs waived lab testing following standards of accreditation agencies and state licensure requirements.
• 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

Phlebotomy

Education

Graduate from Medical Laboratory Assistant Program

ASCP certification

Completes internal MLA training within 1 year of hire

Job description

Essentia Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our team at St Josephs Medical Center. The role involves pre- and post-analytical support in the laboratories, specimen collection, and basic waived testing in accordance with accreditation and licensure standards.

Responsibilities include ensuring patient safety during collection and processing, training new staff, and adhering to policies. The position may require day/evening/night rotations in the United States.