Medical Laboratory Assistant - Anatomic Pathology Job at Essentia Health, Duluth, MN

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  • Essentia Health
  • Duluth, MN

Job Description

Job Description:

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.This MLA role will be primarily supporting histology, contributing to end-of-line work, equipment work, specimen preparation and will be the final step in distributing results to the doctors.

Education Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities :

  • Collects specimens through venipuncture or capillary skin puncture and other miscellaneous specimens (Urine, swabs, etc.)
  • Performs specimen processing and handling according to testing requirements to support clinical laboratory testing
  • Performs laboratory testing, when applicable, per accreditation and licensure requirements
  • Participates in training of new employees, students, and other personnel as appropriate
  • Follows Essentia Health rules and policies while handling specimens and equipment to ensure safety and quality

Educational Requirements:

  • Graduate from Medical Laboratory Assistant Program

​ OR

  • Completes an internal Medical Laboratory Assistant training program within 1 year of hire

Preferred Qualifications :

  • 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

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.

Job Location: Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Shift Rotation: Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start/End: Day/Evening Rotation / Day/Evening Rotation

Hours Per Pay Period: 0

Compensation Range: $19.57 - $29.02 / hour

Union: USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)

FTE: 0

Weekends: No

Call Obligations:

Sign On Bonus:

Job Tags

Part time, Work from home, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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