Medical Laboratory Technician - Microbiology

Position Overview

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 a meaningful impact.

Compensation: $30.04 to $39.80 per hour. Your starting rate will depend on multiple factors including experience, education, and union agreements.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures.
• Follows all federal regulations including CAP, OSHA, COLA, CLIA, and HIPAA.
• Manages customer service and patient order processing, including evaluating orders for completeness and follow-up as needed.
• Handles scheduling, ordering, and releasing patient orders in the electronic medical record.
• Collects and processes specimens following standardized system protocols; verifies patient identification and applies appropriate collection methods.
• Maintains education, regulatory, and safety measures.
• Participates in the training of employees and students.
• Fulfills CLIA defined responsibilities for moderate complexity testing as specified in § 493.1425 and § 493.1495.
• Participates in departmental or system-wide meetings, projects, or committees as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Vocational degree in a related laboratory field including clinical rotations or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Laboratory or Medical Laboratory experience.
• ASCP or AMT laboratory certification preferred. If not currently certified, must obtain certification within 180 days of hire.

Benefits & Perks

Allina Health is committed to nurturing the passion of its employees by offering a wealth of resources to help you grow professionally and support your overall well-being. From comprehensive health coverage to opportunities for professional development and community engagement, our benefits are designed to support your mind, body, spirit, and community.

• 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
• Access to employee resource groups (ERGs) and community involvement opportunities