Lab Assistant - Phlebotomy (Evening Shift)

Mayo Clinic; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

HSA/FSAs available

Competitive retirement plan

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for a 4-month, full-time temporary role to train on the job to acquire phlebotomy skills for the Inpatient Phlebotomist pathway. The role involves specimen handling, processing, and routine lab duties, with shift from 2:00pm to 10:30pm and every other weekend.

Candidates should have a high school diploma; willingness to learn, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of laboratory functions and medical terminology preferred.
• Ability to read specimen labels accurately and work with numbers to prevent mislabeling.
• Must be organized, able to prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective oral and written communication; good human relations skills.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team; accommodate shifting schedules.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process biological specimens (blood, urine); verify identification and label accuracy.
• Perform clerical tasks, pre-analytic processing, inventory management, filing, stocking, receiving shipments, and cleaning.
• Work with laboratory information systems daily.

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

The laboratory assistant is responsible for biological (e.g. blood, urine) specimen receipt, identification verification, processing and storage. The laboratory assistant is also responsible for performing a variety of clerical, pre-analytic processing, and other laboratory duties that include maintaining supply inventory, filing, stocking, receiving shipments, and cleaning. The laboratory assistant works with various computer information systems on a daily basis.

• This is a 4-month full time temporary position to train on the job to gain the phlebotomy skills needed to apply for the Inpatient Phlebotomist - Vascular Access Technician position.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position; Also, this position DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program

Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Knowledge of laboratory functions, medical terminology, a background in science and 1-2 years medical experience is preferred, but not required. Previous experience or knowledge of computers and keyboarding, telephone operations and other office equipment desired. Ability to accurately read specimen labels and work with numbers to prevent mislabeling. Must be organized, able to prioritize and work in a fast paced environment. Must possess good human relations skills and be able to communicate effectively both orally and in written form. Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment. Must be able to accommodate scheduling adjustments, off-shifts, holiday, and weekend work assignments. Requires the ability to be attentive to details and to adhere to strict safety requirements for handling chemicals, reagents and infectious agents.

• Foreign trained lab personnel provide a detailed equivalency High School evaluation to include US equivalent degree at the applicant's expense.
• DLMP employees that have been in their current lab/position less than 2 years must attach early release approval from their supervisor and Non-DLMP internal applicants that have been in their current department/position for less than one year must attach early release approval from the supervisor is required

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$20.00-24.26/hr

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

2:00pm-10:30pm Varying weekdays

Weekend Schedule

Every other weekend

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.