Medical Laboratory Assistant - Phlebotomy
Essentia Health
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- Pay
- $17 to $26
- an hour
- Location
- United States
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 20
- 2 days ago
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About the company
Essentia Health
Hospital & health care · 10,001+ employees
What you'll do
- Collect specimens through venipuncture or capillary skin puncture and other miscellaneous specimens
- Perform specimen processing and handling according to testing requirements
- Perform laboratory testing, when applicable, per accreditation and licensure requirements
- Participate in training of new employees, students, and other personnel as appropriate
- Follow Essentia Health rules and policies while handling specimens and equipment
What you need
- Graduate from Medical Laboratory Assistant Program or complete internal training within 1 year of hire
- Phlebotomy or Medical Laboratory Assistant ASCP certification (preferred)
- Recent specimen preparation and processing experience (preferred)
- Possession of a valid motor vehicle operators’ license (preferred)
- Knowledge of medical terminology and basic computer skills (preferred)
Key skills
PhlebotomyMedical terminologyBasic computer skillsSpecimen preparation and processing
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Perks
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Disability insurance
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible scheduling
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Building Location:
St Josephs Medical Center
Department:
4352010 GENERAL LAB - BAX ORTHO
Job Description:
Essentia Health is searching for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our team. This position is part-time at 40 hours per week and will be day/evening rotation.
Education Qualifications:
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
Key Responsibilities:
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.
Collect specimens through venipuncture or capillary skin puncture and other miscellaneous specimens (Urine, swabs, etc.)
Perform specimen processing and handling according to testing requirements to support clinical laboratory testing
Perform laboratory testing, when applicable, per accreditation and licensure requirements
Participate in training of new employees, students, and other personnel as appropriate
Follow Essentia Health rules and policies while handling specimens and equipment to ensure safety and quality
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
FTE:
1
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Shift Rotation:
Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time:
Day/Eve Rotation
Shift End Time:
Day/Eve Rotation
Weekends:
Yes
Holidays:
Yes
Call Obligation:
No
Union:
Union Posting Deadline:
Compensation Range:
$17.63 - $26.45
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:
At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.