Medical Laboratory Assistant

Essentia Health • Fargo, ND

4d • $18 - $26 • Hybrid

About The Position

Essentia Health is searching for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our team! Hours will vary to allow flexibility for the morning run and evening shifts.

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

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

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• supplemental options
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
• flexible scheduling
• generous time off
• wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree