Medical Lab Technician
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What you'll do
- Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures. Follows all federal regulations including CAP, OSHA, COLA, CLIA, and HIPAA.
- Customer service and patient order management. Evaluates and manages patient orders for completeness and follows up as needed.
- Performs scheduling, ordering, and releasing patient's orders in the electronic medical record.
- Collection and processing of specimens following standardized system protocols. Reviews orders, verifies patient identification and uses appropriate collection methods to obtain samples for testing.
- Maintains Education, Regulatory, and Safety measures Participates in the training of employees and students.
- CLIA Defined Responsibilities: § 493.1425 Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities. Moderate complexity.
- § 493.1495 Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities.
- Participates in departmental or system wide meetings, projects, or committees as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
What they're looking for
- Associate's or Vocational degree in a related laboratory field including clinical rotations or equivalent routes
Nice to have
- Laboratory or Medical Laboratory experience
- ASCP or AMT laboratory certification preferred. If not currently certified, must obtain certification within 180 days of hire
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Full description from employer
Location Address:
2855 Campus Dr
Plymouth, MN 55441-2649
Date Posted:
September 11, 2026Department:
72226301 WestHealth LabShift:
Day/Night (United States of America)Shift Length:
8 hour shiftHours Per Week:
40Union Contract:
Non-Union-NCTWeekend Rotation:
Every 3rdJob Summary:
Join Our Team as a Medical Laboratory Professional!Step into a diverse, multicultural lab environment where your work directly impacts patient care. As a key member of our fast-paced healthcare team, you'll use the latest technology to help process millions of tests annually. We’re driven by a passion for innovation, teamwork, and creating meaningful impact.
Key Position Details:
- 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
- 8-hour day/night shifts
- Every 3rd weekend rotation on nights (Friday/Saturday)
- Night shifts may also be assigned during the week as needed, depending on our staffing requirements
- Start times are flexible based on the bench assignment (day shifts typically begin between 7am and 9am, while night shifts start at 11pm)
- No set schedule or set days off, scheduling is determined by business needs
- Includes responsibilities for registration and phlebotomy, so candidates should be comfortable working throughout the lab
Job Description:
Performs routine medical laboratory testing and is trained in one or more of the following areas of the laboratory: reception/registration, phlebotomy, specimen collection/processing, and analytical testing departments. May perform manual and automated waived, moderate, and high complexity testing. May serve as a trainer for students and new employees in work areas.
Principle Responsibilities
- Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures.
- Follows all federal regulations including CAP, OSHA, COLA, CLIA, and HIPAA.
- Customer service and patient order management.
- Evaluates and manages patient orders for completeness and follows up as needed.
- Performs scheduling, ordering, and releasing patient's orders in the electronic medical record.
- Collection and processing of specimens following standardized system protocols.
- Reviews orders, verifies patient identification and uses appropriate collection methods to obtain samples for testing.
- Maintains Education, Regulatory, and Safety measures
- Participates in the training of employees and students.
- CLIA Defined Responsibilities:
- § 493.1425 Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities. Moderate complexity.
- § 493.1495 Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities.
- Participates in departmental or system wide meetings, projects, or committees as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's or Vocational degree in a related laboratory field including clinical rotations or equivalent routes
Preferred Qualifications
- Laboratory or Medical Laboratory experience
Licenses/Certifications
- ASCP or AMT laboratory certification preferred. If not currently certified, must obtain certification within 180 days of hire
Physical Demands
- Light Work:
- Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently
Pay Range
Pay Range: $27.65 to $37.90 per hourThe pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.
Benefit Summary
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.
Benefits include:
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
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