Location Address:
701 Dellwood St S
Cambridge, MN 55008-1920
Date Posted:
July 14, 2025
Department:
72416301 Cambridge Lab
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
40
Union Contract:
Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation:
Other
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:
We are seeking a Laboratory Manager with exceptional communication skills and a solid background in change management and operations. Your leadership will be crucial in navigating laboratory operations at two Allina Hospital locations, Buffalo Hospital and Cambridge Medical Center. Join us to lead innovative projects and make a lasting impact on our teams!
- This position will have responsibility over two locations: Cambridge and Buffalo
- Full time position
- On call weekend rotation per department guidelines
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.
- Hiring and onboarding of new employees.
- Train, orients and maintains competencies for employees.
- Maintains scheduling, time off approval and timecard sign-off.
- Maintain 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 to 7 years of Laboratory experience
- 3 to 7 years of progressive management accountability
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in medical technology or related field
Licenses/Certifications
- Certified Medical Laboratory Technician - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) required upon hire
- Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) preferred
Physical Demands
- Light Work:
- Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently
Pay Range
Pay Range: $43.65 to $60.40 per hourThe 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.
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 up to $100 in 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
Retirement Savings Plans
Life Insurance
Short-term/Long-term 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.
