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Medical Laboratory Assistant
Essentia Health • Brainerd, MN 56401 • Posted 6 days ago
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In-person • Part-time • $16.76-$25.14/hr • Entry Level
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The Medical Laboratory Assistant at Essentia Health is responsible for supporting pre-analytical and post-analytical functions within the laboratory. This includes specimen collection, processing, and performing waived lab tests in compliance with accreditation and licensure requirements. The role also involves training new employees and ensuring patient safety and quality in specimen handling.
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
Qualifications
Required
- Graduate from Medical Laboratory Assistant Program or completes an internal Medical Laboratory Assistant training program within 1 year of hire
Preferred
- 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
About Essentia Health
This company operates in the healthcare industry, providing medical services through 74 clinics/outpatient locations and 15 hospitals in several states.
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Job Description
Job Description:
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:
Wage Range: $16.76 - $25.14
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:
Training offered on-the-job
Job Location: Brainerd ClinicShift Rotation: Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start/End: Day/Eve Rotation/Day/Eve Rotation
Hours Per Pay Period: 40
Compensation Range: $16.76 - $25.14 / hour
Union:
FTE: 0.5
Weekends: Yes
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