Laboratory Assistant

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

May 06 2025

Department:

River Falls Lab

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

0

Union Contract:

NonUnionNCT

Weekend Rotation:

Every Other

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a notforprofit health system that cares for individuals families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care investing in your wellbeing and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

• Casual position
• 8hour day / evening shifts
• Every other weekend
• Position may float to United Hospital Hastings Regina Campus

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.
  • Troubleshoots 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 checkin 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 systemwide 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: $18.09 to $24.64 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring 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. Thats 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 wellbeing mind body spirit and community of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your wellbeing. Because wellbeing means something different to everyone our awardwinning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in wellbeing dollars dedicated wellbeing 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 employeeled groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse inclusive workplace aligned with the organizations 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

• Shortterm/Longterm Disability

• Paid Caregiver Leave

• 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.