Medical Laboratory Assistant (Casual/PRN)

Essentia Health
| Spooner, WI

$16.25 per hour |

PART_TIME |

May 7^th, 2025

Essentia Health
Spooner, WI
$16.25 per hour
PART_TIME
May 7^th, 2025

Job Description:

Become part of Essentias accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in peoples 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.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

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: Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus supplemental health benefit options to ensure employees well-being.Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, time off, holidays, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.Eligibility for Essentia Health's benefit programs vary. Please refer to the benefit summary provided to you, or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000 for more information.

Job Location: Spooner Clinic

Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)

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

Hours Per Pay Period:

Compensation Range: $17.19 - $25.19 / hour

Union: DC USWA Spooner (DCUSP)

FTE:

Weekends: Yes

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