Medical Laboratory Assistant Job at Essentia Health, Duluth, MN

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  • Essentia Health
  • Duluth, MN

Job Description


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:

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: Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start/End: /
Hours Per Pay Period: 80
Compensation Range: $19.03 - $28.23 / hour
Union: USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)
FTE: 1
Weekends:
Call Obligations:
Sign On Bonus:

Job Tags

Full time, Relocation bonus, Shift work, Weekend work,

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