Medical Laboratory Assistant - Phlebotomy

Essentia Health•Duluth, MN

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Essentia Health is searching for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our team at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN. Become part of Essentia's accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve.

Requirements

Graduate from Medical Laboratory Assistant Program OR Completes an internal Medical Laboratory Assistant training program within 1 year of hire
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

Responsibilities

Perform tasks to support pre-analytical and post-analytical functions within Essentia Health Laboratories.
Promote patient safety while performing specimen collection and processing.
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.