Lab Processing Assistant - Central Processing Lab - Part-time

Mayo Clinic; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN is seeking Lab Processing Assistants to perform pre-analytic specimen processing and operate a variety of laboratory and office equipment. You will enter test orders into the laboratory computer system and respond to calls requesting testing information.

You will help ensure correct patient identification on specimens, assist with reagent preparation, inventory management, and may train others.

Qualifications

• Pre-analytic specimen processing and accurate patient identification.
• Data entry of test orders into the laboratory system.
• Ability to handle high volume calls seeking lab information.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-analytic specimen processing and operate lab and office equipment.
• Enter information and test orders into the laboratory computer system.
• Respond to high volume calls and provide testing information as needed.

Job description

Lab Processing Assistants perform pre-analytic specimen processing, operates a variety of laboratory and office equipment, enters information and test orders into the laboratory computer system and may respond to a high volume of phone calls seeking laboratory testing information. Is responsible for ensuring correct patient identification on specimens and documentation and resolution of pre-analytic specimen-related issues.

They are an integral part of the laboratory team providing support in patient testing. May perform complex reagent preparation, manage work unit supply inventory, operate automated systems and provide training to others.

*Individuals hired to this position are required to complete 2 years in this position before becoming eligible to transfer to other positions within Mayo Clinic

*This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.