Medical Lab Technician - Microbiology

Medical Laboratory Professional

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 day/evening shifts
• Every 3rd weekend rotation (includes both Saturday & Sunday)
• Microbiology Department

Job Description:

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.
• Customer service and patient order management.
• Collection and processing of specimens following standardized system protocols.
• Maintains Education, Regulatory, and Safety measures.
• 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

Pay Range:

$30.94 to $40.99 per hourThe 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.

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