Laboratory Technical Assistant

Laboratory Technical Assistant Allina Health System - 3.6 Abbott, TX Job Details Full-time $24.51 - $30.28 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications High school diploma or

GED Full Job Description Location Address:

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

Date Posted:

May 22, 2026

Department:

72006389

Central Lab Pathology Shift:

Day/Evening (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 day/evening shifts Every 3rd weekend This position is located at our Central Laboratory and will not have direct patient contact.

Job Description:

Performs pre-analytical processes in one or more areas, such as Histology, Core lab, or Microbiology. Collaborates with certified staff and pathologists in confirming & troubleshooting specimen labeling/collection requirements, computer orders, and performing accurate and timely surgical sample preparation/staining techniques. This position may perform waived testing. Principle Responsibilities Performs routine pre-analytic laboratory procedures. Evaluates acceptability of specimens. Processes specimens as required. Performs routine problem resolution related to orders, specimens, and billing. Works closely with certified staff and pathologists in confirming and troubleshooting specimen labeling/collection requirements, computer orders, and performing accurate and timely surgical sample preparation/staining techniques. May perform waived testing. Ensures patient orders are accurate and complete. Performs scheduling, ordering and releasing in patients' electronic medical record. Evaluates patient orders for completeness and follows up as needed. Administrative duties. Stocks, rotates, and requests supplies on a regular basis. Trouble-shoots minor equipment issues. Performs various clerical duties. May train others in assigned work area. May assist with standard operating procedure development in assigned work area. Participates in departmental or system wide projects or committees as assigned. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications High School or GED plus required college coursework: 36 semester hours of chemistry/biology/medical laboratory, or equivalent from a regionally accredited institution. The 36 semester hours must contain a minimum of 24 semester hours of biology/medical laboratory technology At least 3 months lab training is required in each specialty lab area in which highly complex testing is to be performed

Physical Demands Light Work:

Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently

Pay Range Pay Range:

$24.51 to $30.28 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. 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. In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) - voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

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.