Phlebotomist

Allina Health; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Allina Health in Minneapolis is seeking an entry‑level Phlebotomy Technician to join the ANW Lab - Phlebotomy team. This role provides hands‑on experience, training and exposure to hospital operations while supporting patient care across departments.

You will participate in specimen collection, basic waived testing, and daily workflow oversight under supervision. The position emphasizes a welcoming, diverse environment with opportunities to grow within the lab and hospital system, including

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description.
• Preferred High School Diploma or GED with 5 to 7 years experience in phlebotomy.
• Phlebotomy Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory procedures within established guidelines.
• Verify patient identification prior to specimen collection.
• Collect venipuncture and capillary samples with proper labeling and handling.
• Ensure timely processing and documentation of specimens in the EMR.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient interaction

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Certification

Job description

Location Address: 2800 10th Ave Receiving Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311

Date Posted: October 23, 2026

Department: 31006314 ANW Lab - Phlebotomy

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Shift Length: 8 hour shift

Hours Per Week: 40

Union Contract: SEIU-4-Lab Service Workers-SLB Weekend Rotation: Every Other

Job Summary

Aspiring healthcare professionals, join our team to gain hands on experience in inpatient phlebotomy. This entry-level role serves as a valuable foundation for a career in healthcare, allowing you to build meaningful connections with professionals across various departments in the hospital. Grow your career in a diverse, multicultural environment where your work directly contributes to patient care. This role offers valuable exposure to hospital operations and clinical workflows.

Key Position Details

1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period) 8-hour day shift from 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM with no set days off. Every other weekend rotation includes both Saturday & Sunday.

Job Description

Performs laboratory functions such as waived testing, assisting with standard operating procedure and work flow development, and serving as a primary trainer providing daily oversight of new staff/students in work area. Serves as a preceptor or lead in one or more of the following work areas: laboratory reception/registration, specimen collection (i.e. venipuncture, capillary, cultures, and chain of custody); specimen processing, waived testing and supply ordering.

Principal Responsibilities

• Performs routine laboratory procedures within established guidelines.
• Verifies patient identification.
• Identifies and uses appropriate collection method to obtain samples for testing (Venipuncture or capillary puncture).
• Collects sample, evaluates specimens acceptability, and labels specimen.
• Accurate and timely processing of specimens.
• Performs specimen processing with strict adherence to CAP, OSHA, COLA, and CLIA requirements.
• Trouble‑shuts minor equipment issues.
• Stocks, rotates, and requests phlebotomy supplies on a regular basis to ensure proper availability.
• Performs customer service in lab reception.
• Greets patients, performs check‑in process, and responds to questions and patient needs.
• Evaluates patient orders for completeness and follows up as needed.
• Schedules, orders, and releases patients in electronic medical record.
• Serves as a resource for complex patient orders.
• Maintains safety, education, and competency requirements.
• Assists in developing and validating standard operating procedures.
• Participates in the training of employees and students.
• Performs various clerical duties.
• Participates in departmental or system‑wide meetings, projects or committees as assigned.
• May create staff desk assignment schedule, as directed.
• Performs proficiency testing as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED 5 to 7 years experience in phlebotomy.

Licenses/Certifications

Phlebotomy Certification preferred

Physical Demands

Light Work: Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $21.24 to $28.53 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 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

• 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.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

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.

E‑Verify

Allina Health complies with federal requirements to verify the employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Allina Health is an E‑Verify employer. E‑Verify is an Internet‑based system that compares information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to records available from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization. An E‑Verify case must be created no later than the third business day after the employee starts work for pay. All Forms I‑9 must be completed and received by the Office of Human Resources accordingly. For more information, link to: Right to Work Poster (e-verify.gov)