**Job 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:** 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 ​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 **Job Location:** South University Clinic **Shift Rotation:** Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America) **Shift Start/End:** 7:15 am/11:15 am **Hours Per Pay Period:** 40 **Compensation Range:** $16.76 - $25.14 / hour **Union:** **FTE:** 0.5 **Weekends:** No **Call Obligations:** **Sign On Bonus:** 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.