Medical Laboratory Assistant
About The Position
Essentia Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to support pre-analytical and post-analytical functions within its laboratories. This part-time position is 36 hours per week and works at the Proctor and Lakewalk Clinics. The Medical Laboratory Assistant promotes patient safety while collecting and processing specimens and performs waived laboratory testing in accordance with accreditation standards and state licensure requirements. The position requires graduation from a Medical Laboratory Assistant program or completion of Essentia Health’s internal Medical Laboratory Assistant training program within one year of hire. Preferred qualifications include phlebotomy or Medical Laboratory Assistant ASCP certification, recent specimen preparation and processing experience, a valid motor vehicle operator’s license, and knowledge of medical terminology and basic computer skills. The role follows a day/evening rotation, with start times between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. and end times between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Weekend and holiday work is required; there is no call obligation. Compensation is $19.45–$28.85. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, supplemental insurance options, a 401(k) plan with employer contributions, professional development, training, tuition reimbursement, educational programs, flexible scheduling, time off, and wellness resources. Benefit eligibility may vary.
Requirements
- Graduate from a Medical Laboratory Assistant program, or complete an internal Medical Laboratory Assistant training program within one year of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Phlebotomy or Medical Laboratory Assistant certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
- Recent specimen preparation and processing experience.
- Valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and basic computer skills.
Responsibilities
- Collect specimens through venipuncture, capillary skin puncture, and collection of other specimens such as urine and swabs.
- Process and handle specimens according to testing requirements to support clinical laboratory testing.
- Perform laboratory testing, when applicable, in accordance with accreditation and licensure requirements.
- Participate in training new employees, students, and other personnel as appropriate.
- Follow Essentia Health rules and policies when handling specimens and equipment to ensure safety and quality.
- Promote patient safety while performing specimen collection and processing.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Supplemental insurance options
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions
- Professional development, training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
- Flexible scheduling
- Time off
- Wellness resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
