Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA)

Job DescriptionJob Description: Become part of Essentia's accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve.Our benefits include: • Medical and Dental Insurance • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program• Retirement Savings with Employer Match• Flexible Spending Account• Employee Assistance Program• Paid Time Off/Paid HolidaysStarting Pay: $16.76/hourHours/Work shift: 0.8 FTE (32 hours/week), hours can varyThe 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.This MLA position will be used to cover lab and phlebotomy at Pine River Clinic, Baxter Clinic, Brainerd Clinic, and St. Josephs Medical Center.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 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

Job Location:

St Josephs Medical Center

Shift Rotation:

Rotating Shift (United States of America)

Shift Start/End:

Varies/Varies

Hours Per Pay Period:

64

Compensation Range:

$16.76 - $25.14 / hour

Union:FTE:

0.8

Weekends:

Yes

Call Obligations:Sign On Bonus:

Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) at Essentia Health summary:The Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) at Essentia Health performs essential pre-analytical and post-analytical laboratory functions, ensuring accurate specimen collection and processing. This role emphasizes patient safety and compliance with accreditation standards while contributing to a collaborative healthcare environment. Education requirements include completion of a Medical Laboratory Assistant Program or related training within one year of hire.

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