This position is an internal posting for current CRMC employees to apply beginning at 8:00 am on 4/10 until 4:00 pm on 4/16

About Us:

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center is first and foremost committed to patients, co-workers, communication, and compassion. Our vision is to be the best place to receive care, practice medicine, and work; we demonstrate care and compassion by dedicating ourselves to our patients and staff every day. Our 2023 Women’s Choice Awards and our 2022 placement on Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals emphasize our commitment to quality. Being named among the top of the Brainerd Dispatch’s 2022 Best Large Companies to Work For proves our commitment to being the best environment both for our patients and our staff.

Description:

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.

Qualifications:

• 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


 

Special Skills:

• 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


 

Specific Responsibilities:

• 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


 

Benefits

• Flexible schedule


• Competitive wages


• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance options


• HSA option


• 401k contribution


• Paid Time Off