Essentia Health
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Essentia Health, Duluth, Minnesota, United States, 55802
Building Location:
Building B - St Marys Medical Center
Department:
12064 Specimen Procurement - IL
Job 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!
The Medical Laboratory Assistant is responsible for performing tasks to support pre-analytical and post-analytical functions within Essentia Health Laboratories, including assisting Phlebotomy at the Hospital, Clinic, Nursing Home and Assisted Living facilities. Must have own reliable transportation.
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 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
Starting Pay:
$19.03/hour Hours:
0.6 FTE (24 hours/week) day/evening rotation, with rotating weekends and holiday.
Our benefits include: • Medical and Dental Insurance • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program • Retirement • Flexible Spending Account • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off/Paid Holidays • Paid Parental Leave
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
FTE:
0.6
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Shift Rotation:
Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time:
Day/Eve/Night Rotation
Shift End Time:
Day/Eve/Night Rotation
Weekends:
Yes
Holidays:
Yes
Call Obligation:
No
Union:
USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)
Union Posting Deadline:
10/23/2024
Building B - St Marys Medical Center
Department:
12064 Specimen Procurement - IL
Job 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!
The Medical Laboratory Assistant is responsible for performing tasks to support pre-analytical and post-analytical functions within Essentia Health Laboratories, including assisting Phlebotomy at the Hospital, Clinic, Nursing Home and Assisted Living facilities. Must have own reliable transportation.
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 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
Starting Pay:
$19.03/hour Hours:
0.6 FTE (24 hours/week) day/evening rotation, with rotating weekends and holiday.
Our benefits include: • Medical and Dental Insurance • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program • Retirement • Flexible Spending Account • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off/Paid Holidays • Paid Parental Leave
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
FTE:
0.6
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Shift Rotation:
Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time:
Day/Eve/Night Rotation
Shift End Time:
Day/Eve/Night Rotation
Weekends:
Yes
Holidays:
Yes
Call Obligation:
No
Union:
USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)
Union Posting Deadline:
10/23/2024