Essentia Health
Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA)
Essentia Health, Duluth, Minnesota, United States, 55802
Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) at Essentia Health summary:
The Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) at Essentia Health is responsible for supporting pre-analytical and post-analytical functions within the laboratory. This role involves specimen collection, processing, and performing laboratory testing while ensuring patient safety and compliance with accreditation standards. The MLA also participates in training new staff and adheres to safety and quality protocols in handling specimens and equipment.
Building Location:
Building B - St Marys Medical Center
Department:
12064 Specimen Procurement - IL
Job Description:
Don't miss out on this great opportunity to grow your career at Essentia Health - St. Mary's Medical Center! We’re northern Minnesota’s largest hospital, right next to Lake Superior!
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: $19.03/hour
Hours/Work shift: 1.0 FTE (40 hours/week), day/evening rotation (afternoons) with weekend and holiday 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 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: High school Diploma AND 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:
1
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Shift Rotation:
Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time:
Day/Evening Rotation
Shift End Time:
Day/Evening Rotation
Weekends:
Yes
Holidays:
Yes
Call Obligation:
No
Union:
USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)
Union Posting Deadline:
12/18/2024
Keywords: Medical Laboratory Assistant, specimen collection, patient safety, clinical laboratory testing, phlebotomy, laboratory processing, healthcare, technology in healthcare, medical terminology, vocational training
Building Location:
Building B - St Marys Medical Center
Department:
12064 Specimen Procurement - IL
Job Description:
Don't miss out on this great opportunity to grow your career at Essentia Health - St. Mary's Medical Center! We’re northern Minnesota’s largest hospital, right next to Lake Superior!
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: $19.03/hour
Hours/Work shift: 1.0 FTE (40 hours/week), day/evening rotation (afternoons) with weekend and holiday 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 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: High school Diploma AND 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:
1
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Shift Rotation:
Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time:
Day/Evening Rotation
Shift End Time:
Day/Evening Rotation
Weekends:
Yes
Holidays:
Yes
Call Obligation:
No
Union:
USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)
Union Posting Deadline:
12/18/2024
Keywords: Medical Laboratory Assistant, specimen collection, patient safety, clinical laboratory testing, phlebotomy, laboratory processing, healthcare, technology in healthcare, medical terminology, vocational training