Laboratory Technical Assistant

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.
• Stocks, rotates, and requests supplies on a regular basis.
• Troubleshoots 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

• A high school diploma or equivalent, plus required college coursework: 36 semester hours of chemistry/biology/medical laboratory, or equivalent from a regionally accredited institution.
• 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.

Work Schedule

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per every 2 week pay period)
• 8 hour shifts, day/evening shifts
• Occasional weekend rotation, approximately every 5-6 weeks

Location

• The position is located at our Central Laboratory and will not have direct patient contact.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $24.51 to $30.28 per hour

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.
• We offer a variety of employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
• 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
• Retail Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support

Union Information

• Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Employer Information

• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer