Phlebotomy Assistant Temporary

Mayo Clinic; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,839; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN is hiring a phlebotomy assistant to support the inpatient phlebotomy program. This is a 4-month, full-time temporary position to train on the job and gain the phlebotomy skills needed to apply for the Inpatient Phlebotomist - Vascular Access Technician role starting on September 21, 2026.

Responsibilities include specimen receipt, identification verification, packaging, transport, and assisting with patient phlebotomy under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Customer service experience and a willingness to learn and advance into phlebotomy are desired.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, follow written and verbal instruction and problem solve.
• Experience working with computers is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient specimen collection and handling in hospital settings under supervision.
• Train on the job to learn basic phlebotomy knowledge and collection skills.
• Identify patients, collect specimens according to procedure, label at bedside, and transport to testing labs.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and communicate effectively with staff and patients.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

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.

Responsibilities

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 starting on September 21, 2026.

Performs a variety of tasks in the hospital general patient care areas that includes specimen receipt, identification verification, tracking, packaging and transport, supply stocking and answering phones. The phlebotomy assistant is also responsible to train on the job to learn basic phlebotomy knowledge and collections skills in order to perform supervised blood collections on adult patients in the hospital setting that includes performing patient identification, collecting blood according to procedure, labeling at the bedside and transporting specimens to the proper testing lab for analysis. Must comply with regulatory and safety requirements and uphold patient confidentiality. Ability to work independently as well as in a team. Utilizes good customer relations and communication skills with patients, nurses, providers and others health care professionals to ensure high customer satisfaction. Demonstrates a positive and professional demeanor. Must be able to accommodate scheduling adjustments, off-shifts, holiday, and weekend work assignments.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position; Also, this position DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent Customer service experience and a passion to help others as well as a willingness to learn and advance into a phlebotomy position is desired. Ability to organize, prioritize, follow written and verbal instruction and problem solve. Experience working with computers.

• Foreign trained lab personnel provide a detailed equivalency High School evaluation to include US equivalent degree at the applicant's expense.
• During the selection process you will participate in an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience. During the OnDemand interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding. You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question – Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording. The complete interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member and you will be notified of next steps.**

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$20.00- $25.29/ hour Shift Differential for Night Shift 10pm-6:30am

Benefits Eligible

No

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

3 shifts available Monday - Friday 6:00am-2:30pm 2::00pm-10:30pm 10:00pm-6:30am

Weekend Schedule

No weekends at this time.

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.