Medical Lab Technician

Allina Health; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, 4*9

Job summary

Allina Health in Minnesota is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform routine and complex laboratory procedures in a patient-focused health system. You may be involved in phlebotomy, specimen collection, processing, and testing, following CAP/CLIA guidelines and HIPAA.

The role requires an Associate's or Vocational degree in a lab field; ASCP or AMT certification preferred. This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position with day/night shifts and every third weekend. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Vocational degree in a related laboratory field including clinical rotations or equivalent routes

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.

Education

Associate's or Vocational degree in a related laboratory field including clinical rotations or equivalent routes

Job description

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

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
• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8-hour day/night shifts
• Every 3rd weekend rotation

Pay Range

Pay Range: $30.94 to $40.99 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.