Essentia Health
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Essentia Health, Brainerd, Minnesota, United States, 56401
Job DescriptionJob Description: Be a part of an organization that invests in you. We are actively reviewing applications for our Medical Laboratory Assistant opening. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!Starting Pay: $16.76/hourOur benefits include: • Medical and Dental Insurance • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program• Retirement• Flexible Spending Account• Employee Assistance Program• Paid Time Off/Paid HolidaysThe Medical Laboratory Assistant is responsible for performing tasks to support pre-analytical and post-analytical functions within Essentia Health Laboratories. The MLA will also 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:
Key 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 ProgramORCompletes 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
Job Location:
St Josephs Medical Center
Shift Rotation:
Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start/End:
Day/Evening Rotation/Day/Evening Rotation
Hours Per Pay Period:
40
Compensation Range:
$16.76 - $25.14 / hour
Union:FTE:
0.5
Weekends:
Yes
Call Obligations:Sign On Bonus:
Key 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 ProgramORCompletes 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
Job Location:
St Josephs Medical Center
Shift Rotation:
Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start/End:
Day/Evening Rotation/Day/Evening Rotation
Hours Per Pay Period:
40
Compensation Range:
$16.76 - $25.14 / hour
Union:FTE:
0.5
Weekends:
Yes
Call Obligations:Sign On Bonus: