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Essentia Health

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Essentia Health, Fargo, North Dakota, United States, 58102


Medical Laboratory Assistant at Essentia Health summary: The Medical Laboratory Assistant at South University Clinic is responsible for supporting pre-analytical and post-analytical functions within the laboratory. This role involves specimen collection through various methods, processing samples, and performing waived lab testing according to accreditation and licensure standards. Candidates must have graduated from a Medical Laboratory Assistant Program or completed an internal training program within a year of hire, and may possess relevant certifications.

Building Location:

South University Clinic

Department:

12041 Phlebotomy

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!

Starting Pay: $16.76/hour

Hours: 20/week, days/evenings with weekend 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: 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:

0.5

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:

Union Posting Deadline:

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