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Medical Laboratory Assistant - Outreach

brainerd, MN

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Job description

Building Location:

St Josephs Medical Center Department:

PHLEBOTOMY - SJMC Job Description:

The Outreach MLA position provides phlebotomy and laboratory services through offsite specimen collection. This service supports community clients whose residents are unable to travel to a clinic, including non Essentia Health hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other care settings. Education Qualifications:

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

Key Responsibilities:

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.

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

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

FTE:

0.6 Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

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

Day/Eve Rotation

Shift End Time:

Day/Eve Rotation Weekends:

No Holidays:

Yes Call Obligation:

No Union:

Compensation Range:

$17.63 - $26.45 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 .

Worksite address

brainerd, MN, 56401, US

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