Allina Health·Shakopee, Minnesota
Performs routine and complex medical laboratory testing, including specimen collection, processing, and analytical testing. Manages patient orders and ensures compliance with federal regulations such as CAP, OSHA, and CLIA.
Location Address: 1455 Saint Francis Ave Shakopee, MN 55379-3374
July 22, 2026 Department: 72466301 St Francis Lab Shift: Evening/Night (United States of America) Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week: 32 Union Contract: SEIU-8-St Francis Technical-TSF Weekend Rotation: Every Weekend 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
0.8 FTE (64 hours per two-week pay period) 8-hour evening/night shifts (Thursdays off) Every weekend
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.
Required Qualifications Associate's or Vocational degree in a related laboratory field including clinical rotations or equivalent routes
Preferred Qualifications: Laboratory or Medical Laboratory experience
Licenses/Certifications ASCP or AMT laboratory certification preferred. If not currently certified, must obtain certification within 180 days of hire
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.