Building Location:Building B - St Marys Medical CenterDepartment:12064 Specimen Procurement - ILJob Description:Be a part of an organization that invests in you. We are actively reviewing applications for our Medical Laboratory Assistant opening. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!The Medical Laboratory Assistant is responsible for performing tasks to support pre-analytical and post-analytical functions within Essentia Health Laboratories, including assisting Phlebotomy at the Hospital, Clinic, Nursing Home and Assisted Living facilities. Must have own reliable transportation.The MLA will also 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 skillsStarting Pay: $19.03/hourHours: 0.6 FTE (24 hours/week) day/evening rotation, with rotating weekends and holiday.Our benefits include:• Medical and Dental Insurance • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program• Retirement• Flexible Spending Account• Employee Assistance Program• Paid Time Off/Paid Holidays• Paid Parental LeaveLicensure/Certification Qualifications:FTE:0.6Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:Shift Rotation:Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)Shift Start Time:Day/Eve/Night RotationShift End Time:Day/Eve/Night RotationWeekends:YesHolidays:YesCall Obligation:NoUnion:USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)Union Posting Deadline:10/23/2024