Lab Assistant - Phlebotomy (Evening Shift)

Mayo Clinic; Rochester (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Clinic is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for a 4-month, full-time temporary role to gain phlebotomy skills and prepare for the Inpatient Phlebotomist - Vascular Access Technician position. The role involves specimen receipt, processing, storage, clerical tasks, and daily use of laboratory information systems.

Visa sponsorship is not available. A high school diploma is required; prior science background and medical experience are preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of laboratory functions and medical terminology preferred.
• Background in science and 1–2 years medical experience preferred but not required.
• Experience with computers and keyboarding, telephone operations and office equipment desired.
• 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; teamwork and independent work ability.
• Willing to accommodate scheduling changes, off-shifts, holidays, and weekend work.
• Must adhere to strict safety requirements for handling chemicals, reagents and infectious agents.

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, process, and store biological specimens (blood, urine).
• Maintain supply inventory, filing, stocking, receiving shipments, and cleaning; operate computer systems.

Skills

Specimen handling

Phlebotomy training

Clerical skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

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

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

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.