Clinical Lab Technologist

Mayo Career Site UK; Saint James (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Career Site UK is seeking a clinical laboratory professional to collect, receive, and process specimens across age ranges, and to perform testing using automated and manual methods. The role emphasizes quality control, QA procedures, and timely communication of critical values.

The candidate will maintain instrument upkeep, participate in external proficiency testing, and work in multiple lab sections as required, including weekends, overnights, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform phlebotomy across age ranges from pediatrics to geriatrics.
• Experience with quality control and QA procedures in a clinical lab.
• Ability to troubleshoot laboratory equipment and perform maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Collect, receive, and process specimens (blood, urine, swabs, stools, etc.) safely and accurately.
• Perform clinical testing using automated, semi-automated, and manual methods as assigned.
• Maintain documentation and participate in external quality controls.
• Communicate critical results to providers and colleagues.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Quality control

Quality assurance

Instrument maintenance

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical testing

Tools

CAP proficiency tests

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. Must be able to be on-call.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.