Laboratory Technical Assistant

Allina Health; United States; On-site; USD 33,062,000 - 41,714,000; 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 phlebotomy and laboratory support professional to join a diverse, multicultural lab environment. The role combines outpatient phlebotomy with specimen processing and waived testing, supporting hospital operations and collaboration across departments.

Expect 0.8 FTE (64 hours per two-week pay period) on an 8-hour day/evening shift with every other weekend, within Mercy Lab in Minnesota. Benefits, union considerations, and career growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• 36 semester hours of chemistry/biology/medical laboratory from a regionally accredited institution.
• Minimum of 24 semester hours in biology/medical laboratory technology.
• At least 3 months lab training in each specialty lab area where highly complex testing is performed.

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.
• May train others in assigned work area.
• Participates in departmental or system wide projects or committees as assigned.

Education

36 semester hours chemistry/biology/medical laboratory; 24 semester hours biology/medical laboratory

Job description

Location & Shift Details

Location Address: 4050 Coon Rapids Blvd NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433-2522, Date Posted: October 02, 2026, Department: 72326301, Mercy Lab, Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America), Shift Length: 8 hour shift, Hours Per Week: 32, Union Contract: SEIU-9-Mercy Lab-SLM, Weekend Rotation: Every Other

Job Summary

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.

Key Position Details

FTE 0.8 (64 hours per two week pay period) 8-hour day/evening shift Every other weekend

Job Description

Performs pre-analytical processes in one or more areas, such as Histology, Core lab, or Microbiology. Collaborates with certified staff and pathologists in confirming & troubleshooting specimen labeling/collection requirements, computer orders, and performing accurate and timely surgical sample preparation/staining techniques. This position may perform waived testing.

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‑shifts 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.

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. 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 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.

• 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.

People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at their 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We’re a not‑for‑profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work‑life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000+ employees – your career opportunities are limitless!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Background Check & E-Verify

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