Clinical Lab Technologist

Mayo Career Site UK; Menomonie (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Career Site UK is seeking a dedicated laboratory technician to collect, receive, and process specimens in a safe, accurate, and professional manner. You will perform clinical testing with automated, semi-automated, and manual methods, and conduct QC/QA to ensure accurate results.

You’ll maintain instrumentation, troubleshoot issues, and participate in external quality controls while communicating clearly with providers and colleagues. Weekend, overnight, and holiday shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Experience with QC/QA in a clinical lab.
• Ability to work weekends, overnights, and holidays.
• Strong communication with providers and colleagues.
• Experience in multiple lab sections (Blood Banking, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology/PCR, Urinalysis).

Responsibilities

• Collect, receive, and process specimens safely and accurately.
• Perform testing using automated, semi-automated, and manual methods.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation.
• Perform QC/QA activities and participate in proficiency testing.
• Document procedures and results accurately.
• Work across multiple lab sections as assigned.
• Demonstrate competency in phlebotomy for all ages.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Lab testing

Quality control

QA procedures

Communication

Tools

Automated analyzers

Manual testing

Job description

Collect, receive, and process the appropriate specimens (body fluids, blood, urine, swabs, stools, etc.) in a safe, accurate, and professional manner with the proper technique. Perform clinical testing using a variety of automated, semi-automated, and/or manual technology as defined by current job assignment. Perform quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) procedures to ensure accurate reporting of test results. Perform daily, weekly, and monthly instrument maintenance of various equipment. Troubleshoot machines and solve technical issues. Follow standard precautions at all times. Participate in external quality controls like CAP proficiencies and perform laboratory competencies. Maintain laboratory documentation and files. Display competency in phlebotomy for all age ranges from pediatrics to geriatrics. Conduct validation, verification, and correlation of the equipment. Communicate effectively to providers, nurses, and colleagues regarding critical values and clinical care. Perform in different sections of the laboratory: Blood Banking, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology/PCR, Urinalysis, and Receiving and Processing Specimens. Perform operational support functions to facilitate workflow. Must be available to work weekends, overnight, and holiday shifts.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.