What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Assistant position at Essentia Health?
About This Role
We are looking for highly skilled and compassionate Medical Laboratory Technicians to join our team. Our caregivers and colleagues working behind the scenes are dedicated to providing high-quality care to our patients, and we are proud to serve them.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform and report tests of all complexity levels, as defined by CLIA, on patients of all ages to assist with the routine screening, diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases and injuries.
- Participate in Quality Assurance, Quality Control Monitoring, instrumentation maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Exhibit Problem Solving Skills and provide excellent customer service.
Requirements:
- Graduate of an associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technician or a four-year degree in Clinical Laboratory Science.
- MLS: ASCP certification with additional semester hours in clinical laboratory equivalents from an accredited school with 2 years of full-time lab experience and certified as an MLS (ASCP).
- Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent certification is required within one year from the date of hire.
Employee Benefits:
- Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus supplemental health benefit options.
- Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.
- Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
