Laboratory Technical Assistant

Allina Health • Minneapolis, MN

1d • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

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 shifts
Every 3rd weekend rotation

This position is located at our Central Laboratory and will not have direct patient contact.

Requirements

• High School or GED

Nice To Haves

• 2 to 5 years experience in phlebotomy
• Phlebotomy Certification upon hire preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs routine laboratory procedures within established guidelines.
• Verifies patient identification.
• Identifies and uses appropriate collection method to obtain samples for testing (venipuncture or capillary puncture).
• Collects sample, evaluates specimens acceptability, and labels specimen.
• May perform waived testing.
• Accurate and timely processing of specimens.
• Performs specimen processing with strict adherence to CAP, OSHA, COLA, and CLIA requirements.
• Trouble-shoots minor equipment issues.
• Stocks, rotates, and requests phlebotomy supplies on a regular basis to ensure proper availability.
• Performs customer service in lab reception.
• Greets patients, performs check-in process, and responds to questions and patient needs.
• Evaluates patient orders for completeness and follows up as needed.
• Schedules, orders, and releases patients in electronic medical record.
• Maintains safety, education, and competency requirements.
• Participates in the training of employees and students.
• Performs proficiency testing as assigned.
• Performs various clerical duties.
• Participates in departmental or system-wide meetings, projects, or committees as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED