Laboratory Processing Assistant - AP Digital Scanning

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental coverage

Vision plan

HSA/FSAs

Retirement package

Job summary

Mayo Clinic is seeking a Laboratory Processing Assistant (LPA) for Digital Scanning. You will join a laboratory team to support patient testing, handling pre-analytic processing and data entry in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications include an associate degree or high school diploma with relevant experience; prior lab or clinical setting experience is preferred. The role offers a full-time schedule in Minnesota with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in health or science field preferred.
• Lab assistant experience preferred.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performing pre-analytic specimen processing.
• Operating laboratory and office equipment.
• Entering test orders into the LIMS and handling high call volumes for test information.
• Ensuring correct patient identification and resolving pre-analytic issues.
• Performing complex reagent preparation.
• Managing supply inventory.
• Operating automated systems.
• Providing training to others.

Job description

Laboratory Processing Assistant - AP Digital Scanning

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 (opens in new window) – 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.

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 (opens in new window) – 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

As a Laboratory Processing Assistant (LPA) supporting Digital Scanning, you will be an integral part of the laboratory team providing support in patient testing. You will be responsible for the following responsibilities.

• Performing pre-analytic specimen processing
• Operating a variety of laboratory and office equipment
• Entering information and test orders into the laboratory computer system and responding to a high volume of phone calls seeking laboratory testing information
• Ensuring correct patient identification on specimens and documentation and resolution of pre-analytic specimen-related issues
• Performing complex reagent preparation
• Managing work unit supply inventory
• Operating automated systems
• Providing training to others

Individuals hired to this position will be required to complete 2 years in this position before becoming eligible to apply to other positions within Mayo Clinic. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship; Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Qualifications

An associate degree orhigh school diploma/GEDand 2 years of work experience including clinical laboratory and/or other relevant experience.

Additional Qualifications

• Associate degree in a health or science field preferred.
• Lab assistant experience preferred.
• Ability to be attentive to details and adhere to strict safety requirements for handling chemicals, reagents and infectiousagents.
• Must be organized andhave the ability to prioritize and work in a fast-pacedenvironment.
• Ability to accurately read specimen labels and work with numbers to preventmislabeling.
• Previous experience or knowledge of computers and keyboarding, telephone operations, and other office equipment.
• 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 workassignments.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$20.00 - $26.44 / hour

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday day shift with start time negotiable between 5AM-7AM

Weekend Schedule

Potential for weekend rotation

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. (opens in new window)

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" (opens in new window) . Mayo Clinic participates inE-Verify (opens in new window) 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.