Medical Laboratory Assistant

Job Description

Job Description:

Receives, monitors acceptability of, processes, and distributes laboratory specimens. Participates in laboratory customer service. Schedules laboratory The Medical Laboratory Assistant is responsible for performing tasks to support pre-analytical and post-analytical functions within Essentia Health Laboratories. The MLA will 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

Job Location: Building B – St Marys Medical Center

Shift Rotation: Evening Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start/End: Afternoons/Evenings/Afternoons/Evenings

Hours Per Pay Period: 64

Compensation Range: $19.03 – $28.23 / hour

Union: USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)

FTE: 0.8

Weekends: Yes

Call Obligations:

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