Medical Laboratory Assistant - Outreach

@ Essentia Health

Medical Laboratory Assistant - Outreach

Brainerd, MN

Posted 6 days ago

About the job

Essentia Health provides community-focused health services, including laboratory support and outreach programs through day and evening shifts at multiple locations, ensuring accessible care for diverse populations.

Requirements

Graduate from Medical Laboratory Assistant Program
Experience with specimen processing
Knowledge of medical terminology
Basic computer skills
Valid driver's license

Qualifications

ASCP certification preferred
Recent lab experience
Team training skills
Reliable transportation

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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. This Outreach MLA position will be used to cover shifts at Outreach locations, SJMC, and Clinics. This shift will be days and evenings, no weekends.

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

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: St Josephs Medical Center

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

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

Hours Per Pay Period: 40

Compensation Range: $17.63 - $26.45 / hour

FTE: 0.5

Weekends: No

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