Medical Lab Scientist

Medical Lab Scientist page is loaded## Medical Lab Scientistlocations: Abbott Northwestern Hospitaltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-0074974**Location Address:**2800 10th AveReceiving DockMinneapolis, MN 55407-1311**Date Posted:**October 02, 2026**Department:**72006340 Central Lab Special Management Sendouts**Shift:**Permanent Nights (United States of America)**Shift Length:**8 hour shift**Hours Per Week:**40**Union Contract:**SEIU-9-Central Lab-SLC**Weekend Rotation:**Every 3rd**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 pay period)* 8-hour permanent night shifts* Every 3rd weekend rotation**Job Description:**Performs laboratory functions such as waived testing, assisting with standard operating procedure and work flow development, and training of new staff. Supports one or more of the following work areas: laboratory reception/registration, specimen collection (i.e. venipuncture, capillary, cultures, and chain of custody); processing of specimens, 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.+ May perform waived testing.* 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.* Maintains safety, education, and competency requirements.+ Participates in the training of employees and students.+ Performs proficiency testing as assigned.+ Performs various clerical duties.+ Participates in departmental or system-wide meetings, projects, or committees as assigned.* Other duties as assigned.**Required Qualifications*** High School or GED**Preferred Qualifications*** 2 to 5 years experience in phlebotomy**Licenses/Certifications*** Phlebotomy Certification upon hire preferred**Physical Demands*** Light Work:* Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently**Pay Range**###Pay Range: $38.67 to $52.47 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 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.*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 EmployerAllina 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:# **Application Instructions:****External Candidates:**Click \"Apply\" to start your application. You will need to either create an account or sign into your account to submit an application.**Employees:**If you are a current Allina Health employee, you must sign into Workday and apply through Find Jobs to ensure that you are identified as an internal candidate. #J-18808-Ljbffr