Allina Health·Shakopee, Minnesota
Performs routine and complex medical laboratory testing, including specimen collection and processing. Ensures compliance with federal regulations such as CAP, OSHA, and CLIA while managing patient orders.
Location Address: 1455 Saint Francis Ave Shakopee, MN 55379-3374
Date Posted: June 22, 2026
Department: 72466301 St Francis Lab
Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America)
Shift Length: 8 hour shift
Hours Per Week: 40
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.
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.
Follows all federal regulations including CAP, OSHA, COLA, CLIA, and HIPAA.
Customer service and patient order management.
Evaluates and manages patient orders for completeness and follows up as needed.
Performs scheduling, ordering, and releasing patient's orders in the electronic medical record.
Collection and processing of specimens following standardized system protocols.
Reviews orders, verifies patient identification and uses appropriate collection methods to obtain samples for testing.
Maintains Education, Regulatory, and Safety measures
Participates in the training of employees and students.
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.
• Laboratory or Medical Laboratory experience
• Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently
$28.53 to $37.81 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.
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.
*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
Requires an Associate's or Vocational degree in a related laboratory field. ASCP or AMT certification is preferred or must be obtained within 180 days of hire.
Market context
Medical lab technician roles in Minnesota are typically tied to steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and reference labs that need reliable diagnostic support. Competition is often strongest for candidates with an accredited MLT degree, ASCP certification or a clear path to it, and some clinical lab experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification timeline and highlight any hands-on lab experience in your application.