Medical Laboratory Assistant - Outreach

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. 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, but holidays are included.

• 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

• Graduate from Medical Laboratory Assistant Program

• Complete an internal Medical Laboratory Assistant training program within 1 year of hire

• 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

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 .

Job Location: St. Josephs Medical Center

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

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

Hours Per Pay Period: 48

Compensation Range: $17.63 - $26.45 / hour

FTE: 0.6

Weekends: No