• Medical Laboratory Assistant (Processing)

    Essentia Health (Duluth, MN)


    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

     

    Shifts starting at 0600-0800 and 1230-1500

     

    Employee Benefits at Essentia Health*: Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus supplemental health benefit options to ensure employees' well-being.Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, time off, holidays, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.*Eligibility for Essentia Health’s benefit programs vary. Please refer to the benefit summary provided to you, or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000 for more information.

     

    **Job Location:** Building B - St Marys Medical Center

    **Shift Rotation:** Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

    **Shift Start/End:** Day/Evening Rotation/Day/Evening Rotation

    **Hours Per Pay Period:** 80

    **Compensation Range:** $19.03 - $28.23 / hour

    **Union:** USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)

    **FTE:** 1

    **Weekends:** Rotating

    **Call Obligations:** Yes

     

    It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.