Medical Lab Technician

Allina Health; Buffalo (MN); On-site; USD 38,090 - 52,211; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Minnesota is seeking a Medical Laboratory Professional to join their team. This role involves performing various medical laboratory tests, managing patient samples, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates hold an Associate's degree in a related field, have some laboratory experience, and understand federal regulations. With a commitment to employee well-being, the organization offers attractive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement savings programs. Join a passionate team dedicated to enhancing patient care.

Qualifications

• Trained in reception/registration, phlebotomy, and analytical testing.
• Must perform manual and automated testing across various laboratory areas.
• Experience in training new employees is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex lab procedures while adhering to federal regulations.
• Manage patient orders and ensure completeness of evaluations.
• Collect and process specimens following established protocols.
• Participate in training and departmental meetings.

Skills

Customer service

Test specimen processing

Routine laboratory procedures

Education

Associate's or Vocational degree in laboratory field

Job description

Location Address: 303 Catlin St Buffalo, MN 55313-1947

Date Posted: February 04, 2026

Department: 72406301 Buffalo Lab

Shift: Evening/Night (United States of America)

Shift Length: 8 hour shift

Hours Per Week: 40

Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation: Every Other

Job 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 period)
• 8-hour evening and night shifts
• Every other weekend rotation (weekends include Saturday and Sunday shifts)

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 hour

The 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.

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.

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization\'s mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

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.