Medical Lab Technician - Community Clinics

Hennepin County Medical Center; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Job summary

Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to join our team. This full-time day-shift position will float across clinic labs in Brooklyn Park, East Lake, Golden Valley, Richfield, and Whittier, with start times between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

The Medical Laboratory Technician performs and evaluates routine tests, ensures result validity, and assists the Laboratory Supervisor.

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree or NAACLS-approved lab tech program.
• Equivalent education and experience accepted.
• Certification as Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) preferred or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory collections and testing per procedures.
• Documents results accurately in LIS and patient result logs.
• Maintains quality control per SOPs.
• Performs calibration, maintenance, and performance checks on instrumentation.
• Troubleshoots instrumentation, reagents, and patient samples.
• Assists in training and inventory management.
• Maintains competency across at least four workstations/testing areas.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Critical thinking skills

Education

AA/AS degree

NAACLS-approved lab tech program

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

SUMMARY

We are currently seeking a Medical Lab Technician to join our team. This full-time role will work days (start times will fall between 7AM and 10AM). This role will float between a variety of clinic labs: Brooklyn Park, East Lake, Golden Valley, Richfield, and Whittier.

Purpose of this position: The Medical Laboratory Technician performs and evaluates requested clinical laboratory tests determining the validity of results and provides technical assistance as requested from other organization team members. The Medical Laboratory Technician assists with all duties and responsibilities assigned to the laboratory and report to the Laboratory Supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs laboratory collections and testing following all laboratory established procedures and processes, including but not limited to patient/specimen identification, specimen collection and/or processing, diagnostic testing, proficiency testing, recognition and communication of unusual and/or critical result values
• Performs accurate documentation in the laboratory information system and/or on patient result logs
• Performs and monitors quality control processes according to standard operating procedures
• Performs calibration, maintenance, and performance checks on instrumentation according to standard operating procedures
• Performs troubleshooting processes for instrumentation, reagents, and/or patient samples as they occur
• Assists in training/teaching of new team members and/or student interns
• Assists with inventory maintenance
• Maintains competency in a minimum of four workstations/testing areas

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate of Arts or Associates of Science degree

-AND/OR-

• Completion of a Laboratory Technician training program approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)

OR

• An approved equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and self-motivated
• Ability to work cohesively and respectfully with a diverse work force and patient population
• Ability to read and follow written instructions

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Basic computer skills
• Critical thinking skills

License/Certifications

• Certified as a Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP), Clinical Laboratory Technician CLT (NCA), or approved equivalent

OR

• Eligible for certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP)

Note: As a condition of employment, an employee hired with "eligible" status must take the first available examination after their date of hire, and pass a nationally approved certifying exam within three consecutive administration of the exam within a 12 month period

You’ve made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients’ lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.

Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

Total Rewards Package

• We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
• We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement ONLY for benefit eligible positions.
• For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.

Department: Community Clinics Labs

Primary Location: MN-Minneapolis-Whittier Clinic

Standard Hours/FTE Status: FTE = 1.00 (80 hours per pay period)

Shift Detail: Day

Job Level: Staff

Employee Status: Regular

Eligible for Benefits: Yes

Union/Non Union: Union

Min: $24.12

Max: $33.41

Job Posting: Apr-24-2026