Medical Lab Assistant

Job DescriptionJob 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 testingPerforms laboratory testing, when applicable, per accreditation and licensure requirementsParticipates in training of new employees, students, and other personnel as appropriateFollows Essentia Health rules and policies while handling specimens and equipment to ensure safety and qualityEducational Requirements:Graduate from Medical Laboratory Assistant Program ?OR Completes an internal Medical Laboratory Assistant training program within 1 year of hirePreferred Qualifications: Phlebotomy or Medical Laboratory Assistant American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certificationRecent specimen preparation and processing experience Possession of a valid motor vehicle operators' licenseKnowledge of medical terminology and basic computer skillsJob Location: 32nd Avenue BuildingShift Rotation: Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)Shift Start/End: Varies/VariesHours Per Pay Period: 16Compensation Range: $16.76 - $25.14 / hourUnion:FTE: 0.2Weekends: YesCall Obligations:Sign On Bonus: