Medical Laboratory Assistant

Job overview

The Medical Laboratory Assistant role is onsite in Aitkin, MN, with a primary Monday–Friday shift from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and rotating coverage that may include early shifts and weekends or holidays. The stated pay is $18.04–$20.98 per hour. Riverwood Healthcare Center is a critical access hospital with clinics in Aitkin, McGregor, and Garrison. The assistant collects and processes specimens and supports accurate, efficient laboratory services. The role promotes patient comfort through clear instructions and careful specimen handling, while also assisting with basic clinic testing, transport, scheduling, and laboratory operations.

What you'll do

• Collect specimens through venipuncture and capillary collection
• instruct patients
• label, handle, and transport specimens
• assist with basic clinic testing and patient scheduling
• support laboratory operations
• participate in rotating shifts and weekend and holiday coverage.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

medical laboratory assistant

aitkin mn

riverwood healthcare center

laboratory

specimen collection

phlebotomy

venipuncture

patient support

$18.04–$20.98/hr

monday–friday

10:30 a.m.–7 p.m.

rotating shifts

weekend and holiday coverage

high school diploma or ged

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Depending on eligibility: health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k)
• wellness benefits with on-site fitness center
• time-off package.

Why this role

High school diploma or GED required; phlebotomy course, medical assistant program, or equivalent healthcare training preferred; Minnesota driver’s license required; rotating shift and weekend/holiday coverage.

About the employer

Riverwood Healthcare Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Medical Laboratories. Sector: 62.