Job Description

: Don\'t miss out on this great opportunity to grow your career at Essentia Health - St. Mary\'s Medical Center! We\xe2\x80\x99re northern Minnesota\xe2\x80\x99s largest hospital, right next to Lake Superior! Become part of Essentia\'s accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people\xe2\x80\x99s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve.Our benefits include: \xe2\x80\xa2 Medical and Dental Insurance \xe2\x80\xa2 Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program\xe2\x80\xa2 Retirement Savings with Employer Match\xe2\x80\xa2 Flexible Spending Account\xe2\x80\xa2 Employee Assistance Program\xe2\x80\xa2 Paid Time Off/Paid HolidaysStarting Pay: $19.03/hourHours/Work shift: 1.0 FTE (40 hours/week), evening shifts The Medical Laboratory Assistant is responsible for performing tasks to support pre-analytical and post-analytical functions within Essentia Health Laboratories. The MLA will also 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:

• Graduate from Medical Laboratory Assistant Program

\xe2\x80\x8bOR

• 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\xe2\x80\x99 license
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic computer skills

Job Location: Building B - St Marys Medical CenterShift Rotation: Evening Rotation (United States of America)Shift Start/End: Evening Rotation/Evening RotationHours Per Pay Period: 80Compensation Range: $19.03 - $28.23 / hourUnion: USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)FTE: 1Weekends: RotationCall Obligations:
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