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.

　　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:

　　High school Diploma

　　-AND-

　　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

　　FTE

　　1

　　Shift Rotation

　　Hybrid - Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

　　Shift Start Time

　　varies

　　Shift End Time

　　varies

　　Pay Range

　　$16.58 - $24.87 / hour

　　The approximate base compensation range is posted, but the actual offer will reflect our total compensation and benefits package. The offer will be determined by a number of factors including the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, FTE, as well as internal equity among our team.

　　Weekends

　　Yes

　　Holidays

　　Yes

　　Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.

　　Essentia Health EEO:

　　Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

　　Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Essentia

　　It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.