Medical Laboratory Assistant

Essentia Health•Moorhead, MN

4d•$18 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Essentia Health is searching for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our team. This position is full-time at 40 hours per week and will be day/evening rotation. 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.

Requirements

Graduate from Medical Laboratory Assistant Program OR Completes an internal Medical Laboratory Assistant training program within 1 year of hire
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operators’ license
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

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