Clinical Lab Technologist

Mayo Clinic; Sparta (WI); On-site; USD 67,454 - 101,212; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental coverage

Vision plan

HSA/FSAs

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mayo Clinic is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician/Technologist to join our national lab team in Wisconsin. The role involves collecting and processing specimens, performing clinical tests with a variety of instruments, and upholding QC/QA standards to ensure accurate results.

You will collaborate with providers and work across multiple lab sections while supporting weekend, overnight, and holiday coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology (MT), MLS, CLS or related field with NAACLS-recognized certificate required.
• Nonexempt status.
• Must be available to work weekends, overnight, and holiday shifts.

Responsibilities

• Collect, receive, and process specimens in a safe, accurate, and professional manner.
• Perform clinical testing using automated, semi-automated, and manual methods.
• Maintain QC/QA procedures and instrument maintenance; troubleshoot equipment.
• Communicate critical values to providers and clinicians; document results.
• Work across Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology/PCR, Urinalysis, and Receiving and Processing Specimens.

Job description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans - to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology (MT), Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) OR a Bachelor's degree in a field related to medical laboratory science along with a Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS), or Medical Technology (MT), as recognized by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) required.

Skills

• Microscopic analysis;
• Proficiency in medical laboratory procedures and the use of medical laboratory instruments;
• Applied knowledge of Blood Bank theory;
• Applied chemistry knowledge in the context of a medical laboratory;
• Microbiology/PCR skills;
• Applied Hematology/Coagulation knowledge in the context of a medical laboratory;
• Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy and specimen collection techniques in the context of a medical laboratory;
• Applied Urinalysis knowledge in the context of a medical laboratory.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$67,454.40 - $101,212.80

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Varies

Weekend Schedule

Varies

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.