Phlebotomist

Allina Health; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Job summary

Allina Health is hiring for an entry-level Phlebotomy role in Minneapolis, MN, tied to the ANW Lab - Phlebotomy. The 0.8 FTE night shift (10:00 PM–6:30 AM) includes alternating weekend coverage and on-site responsibilities in an inpatient setting.

The role trains under supervision, offering exposure to hospital operations, patient care, and workflow development within the lab. Minimum age 18 with a high school diploma; phlebotomy experience and certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred; 5–7 years phlebotomy experience is desirable.
• Phlebotomy Certification preferred per job posting.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine laboratory procedures within established guidelines.
• Verifies patient identification and correct sample collection methods.
• Collects samples (venipuncture/capillary) and labels specimens accurately.
• Prepares and processes specimens and ensures proper workflow.
• Assists in training staff and students and supports SOP development.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Certification preferred

Job description

Location Address: 2800 10th Ave Receiving Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311 Date Posted: September 14, 2026 Department: 31006314 ANW Lab - Phlebotomy Shift: Permanent Nights (United States of America) Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week: 32 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

.8 FTE (64 hours per two-week pay period) 8-hour night shift from 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM with no set days off Every other weekend rotation includes both Friday & Saturday nights

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.

Principle 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-shoots 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 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. 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 PlansLife 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 our 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!

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere for our employees, patients, and community.

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.

Allina Health is an E-Verify Employer. 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)