Medical Laboratory Assistant

Job DescriptionJob Description: 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.Education Qualifications:

Wage Range: $16.76 - $25.14Key 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 testingPerforms laboratory testing, when applicable, per accreditation and licensure requirementsParticipates in training of new employees, students, and other personnel as appropriateFollows Essentia Health rules and policies while handling specimens and equipment to ensure safety and quality

Educational Requirements:Graduate from Medical Laboratory Assistant Program​ORCompletes 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) certificationRecent specimen preparation and processing experiencePossession of a valid motor vehicle operators’ licenseKnowledge of medical terminology and basic computer skills

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Training offered on-the-job

Job Location:

Brainerd Clinic

Shift Rotation:

Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start/End:

Day/Eve Rotation/Day/Eve Rotation

Hours Per Pay Period:

40

Compensation Range:

$16.76 - $25.14 / hour

Union:FTE:

0.5

Weekends:

Yes

Call Obligations:Sign On Bonus: