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.Starting Pay: $16.76/hourHours/Work shift: 0.2 FTE (8 hours/week), day/evening rotation The 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 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:

32nd Avenue Building

Shift Rotation:

Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start/End:

/

Hours Per Pay Period:

16

Compensation Range:

$16.76 - $25.14 / hour

Union:FTE:

0.2

Weekends:Call Obligations:Sign On Bonus:

Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) at Essentia Health summary:The Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) at Essentia Health Laboratories supports pre-analytical and post-analytical functions while ensuring patient safety during specimen collection and processing. Responsibilities include performing laboratory testing, training new personnel, and adhering to accreditation and licensure standards. The position requires a graduate from a Medical Laboratory Assistant Program and may involve venipuncture and specimen handling.

Keywords:Medical Laboratory Assistant, specimen collection, phlebotomy, laboratory testing, patient safety, clinical laboratory, medical terminology, training, accreditation, healthcare