Laboratory Technical Assistant

Allina Health; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Support

Job summary

Allina Health seeks an entry-level healthcare professional to gain experience in a diverse, multicultural lab environment where your work directly impacts patient care.

The role combines direct patient interaction through outpatient phlebotomy with laboratory support functions, including specimen processing and waived testing, offering exposure to hospital operations and opportunities to build connections across departments.

Qualifications

• High School or GED plus 36 semester hours chemistry/biology/medical laboratory, or equivalent from a regionally accredited institution.
• The 36 semester hours must contain a minimum of 24 semester hours of biology/medical laboratory technology.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine pre-analytic laboratory procedures.
• Evaluates acceptability of specimens.
• Processes specimens as required.
• Performs routine problem resolution related to orders, specimens, and billing.
• Works with certified staff and pathologists to confirm and troubleshoot specimen labeling/collection requirements, computer orders, and surgical sample preparation/staining techniques.
• May perform waived testing.
• Performs scheduling, ordering and releasing in patients' electronic medical record.
• Evaluates patient orders for completeness and follows up as needed.
• Stocks, rotates, and requests supplies.
• Troubleshoots minor equipment issues.
• Performs various clerical duties.
• May train others in assigned work area.
• May assist with SOP development in assigned work area.
• Participates in departmental or system wide projects or committees as assigned.

Education

High School or GED + 36 semester hours chemistry/biology/medical laboratory

3 months lab training in each specialty lab area

Job description

Aspiring healthcare professionals, join our team to gain experience in a diverse, multicultural lab environment where your work directly impacts patient care. This entry-level position combines direct patient interaction through outpatient phlebotomy with laboratory support functions, including specimen processing and waived testing. This role offers valuable exposure to hospital operations and allows you to build meaningful connections with processionals across various departments.

Principle Responsibilities

• Performs routine pre-analytic laboratory procedures.
  • Evaluates acceptability of specimens.
  • Processes specimens as required.
  • Performs routine problem resolution related to orders, specimens, and billing.
  • Works closely with certified staff and pathologists in confirming and troubleshooting specimen labeling/collection requirements, computer orders, and performing accurate and timely surgical sample preparation/staining techniques.
  • May perform waived testing.
• Ensures patient orders are accurate and complete.
  • Performs scheduling, ordering and releasing in patients' electronic medical record.
  • Evaluates patient orders for completeness and follows up as needed.
• Administrative duties.
  • Stocks, rotates, and requests supplies on a regular basis.
  • Trouble-shoots minor equipment issues.
  • Performs various clerical duties.
  • May train others in assigned work area.
  • May assist with standard operating procedure development in assigned work area.
  • Participates in departmental or system wide projects or committees as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School or GED plus required college coursework: 36 semester hours of chemistry/biology/medical laboratory, or equivalent from a regionally accredited institution. The 36 semester hours must contain a minimum of 24 semester hours of biology/medical laboratory technology
• At least 3 months lab training is required in each specialty lab area in which highly complex testing is to be performed

Physical Demands

• Light Work:
• Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently
• 1 FTE (80 hours per 2 week pay period)
• 8 hour day shift 6 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
• Weekend rotation roughly every 5th weekend (could be more or less depending on staffing)
• Weekend hours are 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
• Rotating Holiday coverage
• Experience in a Cytology laboratory preferred

Pay Range

Pay Range: $24.51 to $30.28 per hour The pay described reflects the base hourly 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.

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.