Laboratory Assistant jobs in Minnesota

Are you a strong communicator with a natural curiosity, an eye for detail, and a desire to work on a collaborative, close-knit team? Cuyuna Regional Medical Center is looking for a patient-focused and team-oriented Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) who works both independently and as a supportive member of our cohesive laboratory team. Acting with patient care at the forefront of their focus, the ideal candidate is inquisitive, motivated, and driven to explore as they seek quality results. As an essential member of the lab team, Medical Laboratory Assistants have strong and effective communication skills and keep the best interest of their patients and teammates in mind while demonstrating the mission, vision, and values of CRMC in all encounters.

• Preference given to completed MLT or MLS program or enrollment in MLT or MLS program upon hire


• Must provide diploma with highest degree obtained (minimum of high school diploma required)


• MLA ASCP Certification required within 2 years of hire

• Effectively demonstrates a positive attitude through cooperative, respectful, and direct interpersonal and professional communication


• Exhibits flexibility through time management and an ability to adapt resources to meet the needs of each situation


• Follows laboratory rules for optimum quality and patient safety while respectfully communicating helpful ways to improve processes


• Maintains a safe, organized, and well-stocked work area

• Performs CLIA Waived and Moderately Complex clinical laboratory tests


• Responsible for collection, handling, analysis, and reporting of patient specimens following quality control procedures for core and reference laboratories


• Positively identifies patients and specimens using two patient identifiers


• Performs venipuncture and capillary punctures using established procedures


• Able to perform light housekeeping to maintain a safe and clean workspace


• Assists healthcare team members and performs other duties based on role as needs arise

• Flexible schedule


• Competitive wages


• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance options


• HSA option


• 401k contribution


• Paid Time Off

Why Cuyuna Regional Medical Center? CRMC provides the highest quality patient care by hiring exceptional, qualified individuals and providing opportunities for growth and advancement. We are more than 1,000 employees working in a unique environment that brings together the best in patient care and innovative medical specialties. From our expansive surgery suites with leading edge technology to our resort inspired senior living spaces, from trauma to routine, obstetrics to hospice, we provide services across the continuum of care - all in Minnesota's beautiful Brainerd lakes country. For more information about our medical campus visit: http://www.cuyunamed.org.

We offer a competitive compensation package, which includes exceptional benefits.

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Site Description: Crosby a city of 3,000 residents is part of the Brainerd and Cuyuna Lakes Area in central Minnesota. It is a top 5 destination in the United States for mountain biking. Crosby is just 15 miles from Brainerd, MN and a two-hour drive from Minneapolis/St. Paul. The Brainerd Regional Airport, which is serviced daily by Delta Airlines, is located 11 miles from Crosby. CRMC is located within a two-hour radius of Alexandria, Duluth, and St. Cloud.