Location Address:

1455 Saint Francis Ave Shakopee, MN 55379-3374

Date Posted:

September 14, 2026

Department:

72466301 St Francis Lab

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit 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 well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8-hour day shift (Primarily day shift with need to flex depending upon needs of the team)
• No weekends
• Operational oversight over St. Francis Lab and Southbridge Urgent Care, and technical oversight of St. Francis Express Care Shakopee and Savage

Job Description:

Oversees the day-to-day operations in support of all facets of the laboratory operation. Ensures effective operation and maintenance of all laboratory equipment, manages testing, develops and manages budgets, meets customer service levels, and regulatory requirements. Manages staff including scheduling, performance management and fostering employee engagement.

Principle Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operational performance.
  • Monitors and oversees implementation of process improvements to meet or enhance quality and service targets.
  • Takes accountability and resolves next level escalation on customer service issues.
  • Assists in developing and implementing operations budget.
  • Monitors financial, volume, and productivity data to meet targets.
  • Implements cost reduction opportunities when identified.
  • Develops and maintains laboratory policies and procedures.
  • May have accountability for management of a non-laboratory department.
• Management of staff.
  • Performance management of employee, including performance reviews.
  • Hires and onboards new employees.
  • Trains, orients and maintains competencies for employees.
  • Maintains scheduling, time off approval and timecard sign-off.
  • Maintains optimal staffing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field or
• Health, Education, and Welfare(HEW) equivalency exam (pre 1988) with seven years of relevant experience
• 3+ years of Laboratory experience
• 4+ years of progressive management accountability

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in medical technology or related field

Licenses/Certifications

• Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) certification by a recognized agency such as ASCP, AMT, or NCA in specialty area incumbent will be working in or related specialty certification such as Histotechnologist (HTL), or Cytotechnologist (CT) upon hire required

Physical Demands

• Light Work:
• Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $46.42 to $64.22 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 and education. Additional incentives may be available, including discretionary monetary bonuses, goal-based bonuses, and other financial incentives.

  

Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

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.

We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

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.