Medical Laboratory Assistant
Company: Essentia Health
Location: Spooner
Posted on: March 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description: Become part of Essentia's accomplished team
where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a
healthy difference in people’s 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 ? 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 Employee Benefits at
Essentia Health: 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 (218) 576-0000.
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: 16 Compensation Range: $17.71 -
$25.96 / hour Union: DC USWA Spooner (DCUSP) FTE: 0.2 Weekends:
Call Obligations: Sign On Bonus:
Keywords: Essentia Health, Bloomington , Medical Laboratory Assistant, Healthcare , Spooner, Minnesota
