medical lab assistant - Bismarck, ND, United States - Essentia Health

Description

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:
$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

• This posting is for multiple openings that will not start until May 2024.
• Full time and part time available We will be hiring a combination of full time and part time staff.
• Rotating weekends/Holidays
• We have varying hours available for this position and can work with both full time and part time hours. If this position interested you but you are unsure about scheduling, please apply so we can discuss your availability further

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

Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

Days/Evenings

Shift End Time

Days/Evenings

Weekends

rotating

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.