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The Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) functions as a laboratory professional who assists other laboratory personnel in specimen collection, specimen receiving, specimen processing, laboratory testing, process improvement, and quality initiatives. Ensure specimens are obtained in accordance with laboratory guidelines. Demonstrate proper communication skills to relate pertinent data or information about the patient or laboratory sample to appropriate care provider. Follows proper protocols for specimen packaging and specimen transport. Responsible for patient registration, lab test ordering, specimen receipt, accessioning, processing and specimen distribution according to protocol. Demonstrates proper infection control practices, proper patient identification, performs proper prompt specimen transport. Performs proper drug screen collection and processing, as assigned. Monitors phlebotomy draw list and assigns/dispatches phlebotomists to draw specimens as assigned. Courier duties as ass...Lab Assistant, Medical, Phlebotomist, Processing, Assistant, Lab, Healthcare