Medical Technologist II MT - Molecular Pathology Lab

Mayo Clinic; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental coverage

Vision plan

HSA/FSAs

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Florida seeks a Cytogenetics/Molecular Biology technician to perform STAT and routine clinical laboratory testing including FISH and karyotyping. Florida licensure is required to start, with daytime hours and weekend on-call rotation.

The role emphasizes patient-focused accuracy, teamwork, and detail orientation. Candidates should have a Medical Technology background and completion of clinical training, with ASCP or equivalent licensure preferred.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science, or health related field (required)
• Completion of a clinical laboratory training program is required
• ASCP certification or equivalent preferred (for licensure)
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, on-call, holidays and weekends

Responsibilities

• Perform STAT and routine clinical laboratory testing on specimens using manual methods and automated analyzers
• Report valid and accurate results in a timely manner
• Interact with physicians, nurses and other staff to coordinate testing and communicate results
• Maintain testing capabilities and adapt to changing workloads
• Experience in a clinical lab setting is preferred

Skills

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology or related field

Clinical laboratory training program completion

ASCP certification or equivalent preferred

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

This position is focused on cytogenetics testing which includes cell culture, FISH, and karyotyping. Other testing may be required based on the needs of the lab. The start date will not begin until a Florida License is acquired. This position is a daytime position, Monday through Friday, with a rotation for on-call for the weekends. We are looking for someone that is patient focused, detail oriented, and works well as team.Perform STAT and routine moderately and highly complex clinical laboratory testing on biological specimens, using both manual methods and automated analyzers. Reports valid and accurate patient results in a timely manner. Interacts with physicians, nurses and other allied health individuals in a manner which is helpful in coordinating testing, correlating results, and/or promotes understanding of test availability. Participates in the operational support activities necessary to maintain and optimize testing capabilities.We are looking for someone that is detail oriented, self-motivated, organized, and interacts well on a team and independently. Experience in a clinical lab setting is preferred.

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Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science, or health related field
• Completion of a clinical laboratory training program is required
• Applicants with a Baccalaureate Degree in Biology or Chemistry with completion of a clinical laboratory training program or clinical laboratory experience will be considered in the appropriate field of study (i.e. Microbiology)
• Must have successfully completed an accredited Medical Laboratory Technologist/Technician program or similar
• Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory (American Society of Clinical Pathologists) certification or equivalent is preferred
• Must be capable of producing accurate results under time constraints, multi-tasking, and performing in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Must possess good communication skills and be able to work closely with others
• Must be able to accommodate scheduling adjustments, off shifts, holiday, on-call, and weekend work assignments
• One year of experience is preferred as appropriate to assigned work area
• Medical Technologists are required to have working knowledge of methods, instrumentation, and principles of all testing as appropriate to assigned work areas based on individual departmental competency checklists
• Must have adequate use of both hands and be able to work with arms above shoulder level
• Must be able to distinguish color if required
• Must be able to work irregular hours (rotating shifts, evening, and nights) id required by work area
• Must be able to work around machinery with moving parts, work with lasers (Barcode Scanners), and clinical instrumentation
• Must be able to tolerate patient contact; be able to work with immunosuppressed patients (i.e., transplant program, Oncology)
• Must be able to tolerate occasional presence of chemical vapors from formaldehyde, acids (rarely), bases, and alcohols
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to infection hazards: blood borne pathogens, microbiology, and fungal pathogens
• Must be able to tolerate skin contact
• License or Certification: This position requires a Cytogenetics or Molecular Biology Florida License. Cytogenetics is preferred. A certification is required for licensure from the appropriate agencies (ASCP, AABB, or similar) and for the position.

Compensation and Schedule

• Exemption Status: Nonexempt
• Compensation Detail: $32.43 - $48.66/ hour
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Schedule: Full Time Hours/Pay Period 80
• Schedule Details: Daytime hours. Flexibility for what days are taken off, additional discussion at interview.
• Weekend Schedule: Potential for on-call and weekend hours
• 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.

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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

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