Lab Processing Assistant – Limited Tenure

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 (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/) – 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. You’ll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.

Responsibilities

This position has a limited tenure of 2 years.

The Pathology Accessioning Team is looking for a Lab Processing Assistant to join their team. As a Lab Processing Assistant, you will enjoy working on a variety of laboratory tasks to indirectly impact patient diagnosis at Mayo Clinic. Some of the tasks you will be responsible for are:

Actively partnering with team members by fostering an inclusive work environment and respecting others with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives Performing pre-analytic specimen processing

Operating a variety of laboratory and office equipment

Entering information and test orders into the laboratory computer system

Responding to a high volume of phone calls seeking laboratory testing information

Ensuring correct patient identification on specimens

Documentation and resolution of pre-analytic specimen-related issues

Potentially performing complex reagent preparation

Managing work unit supply inventory

Operations automated systems

Providing training to others

Visit the Clinical Labs career site (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/clinicallabs) to watch a brief video of Lina discussing her role as a Lab Processing Assistant at Mayo Clinic.

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 OR High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years of work experience including clinical laboratory and/or other relevant experience.

Additional Qualifications

Associates degree in a health or science field preferred.

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.

Application Requirements

All must be included for your application to be considered:

CV/Resume

Cover letter

Transcripts (unofficial copy accepted) or NACES detailed international equivalency for foreign degrees.

Internal candidates must provide their past three performance appraisals.

DLMP employees that have been in current lab/position for less than 2 years must attach early release approval from supervisor.

Non-DLMP internal applicants that have been in their current department/position for less than 1 year must attach early release approval from supervisor.

International transcript:

MUST have a DETAILED equivalency evaluation.

MUST show US equivalent degree.

Evaluation MUST be completed from an organization listed as a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) www.naces.org OR the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) www.aice-eval.org

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$18.59 – $25.29 per hour. Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Weekend Schedule

No weekends.

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. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)

Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

Recruiter

Laura Heyde

Equal opportunity

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.