Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA)

Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) at Essentia Health summary: The Medical Laboratory Assistant at Essentia Health is responsible for supporting pre-analytical and post-analytical functions within the laboratory, which includes specimen collection and processing. This role emphasizes patient safety and adherence to accreditation standards while performing waived lab testing. The MLA is also involved in training new staff and maintaining compliance with health policies.

Building Location:

St Josephs Medical Center

Department:

12010 General Lab

Job 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 Holidays

Starting Pay: $16.76/hour

Hours/Work shift: 0.8 FTE (32 hours/week), hours can vary

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.

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 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

Educational Requirements: Graduate from Medical Laboratory Assistant Program ​

OR Completes 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) certification Recent specimen preparation and processing experience Possession of a valid motor vehicle operators’ license Knowledge of medical terminology and basic computer skills

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

FTE:

0.8

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Rotating Shift (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

Varies

Shift End Time:

Varies

Weekends:

Yes

Holidays:

Yes

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

Union Posting Deadline:

Keywords: medical laboratory assistant, specimen collection, venipuncture, laboratory testing, patient safety, healthcare, medical terminology, laboratory processing, phlebotomy, accreditation standards