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Medical Laboratory Assistant - Outreach

Essentia Health·Brainerd, Minnesota

$18 - $26/hr·Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 12 days ago
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About the role

Perform phlebotomy and laboratory services through offsite specimen collection for community clients in various care settings. Handle specimen processing and testing according to accreditation and licensure requirements.

Building location

St Josephs Medical Center

Department

4002040 phlebotomy - Sjmc

Job description

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.

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

Licensure/Certification qualifications

FTE

0.5

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

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

Shift start time

Day/Evening Rotation

Shift end time

Day/Evening Rotation

Weekends

No

Holidays

Yes

Call obligation

No

UNION

Union posting deadline

Compensation Range

$17.63 - $26.45

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.

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$18 - $26/hr
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota
Posted
Jul 16, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Essentia Health

Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota. Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of more than 15,000 employees, including more than 2,200 physicians and advanced...

Salary listed on 448 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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In Minnesota, Medical Laboratory Assistant - Outreach roles are typically tied to steady clinical demand for specimen collection and transport support across outpatient and community settings. These positions can be competitive because employers often want candidates who can handle outreach travel, follow lab procedures closely, and meet training or licensing requirements; this platform’s AI-summarized job requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm you have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and be ready to show your lab training or willingness to complete internal training within one year.

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