Medical Laboratory Assistant - Outreach
Essentia Health•Brainerd, MN
•$18 - $26•Hybrid
About The Position
The Outreach MLA position provides phlebotomy and laboratory services through offsite specimen collection. This service supports community clients whose residents are unable to travel to a clinic, including non Essentia Health hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other care settings.
Requirements
- Graduate from Medical Laboratory Assistant Program OR Completes an internal Medical Laboratory Assistant training program within 1 year of hire
- Knowledge of medical terminology and basic computer skills
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- life insurance
- disability insurance
- supplemental options
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions
- training
- tuition reimbursement
- educational programs
- flexible scheduling
- generous time off
- wellness resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
