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

Non-exempt position. Expected to maintain bench competencies and work at the bench for at least 50% of time worked. Function independently and collaboratively with the laboratory leadership in performing all major work responsibilities of professional laboratory practice. Perform a wide variety of complex diagnostic and therapeutic testing, and act as a resource for problem resolution and interpretation of results. May be responsible for instrument correlation, and method validation. Correlate data based on clinical knowledge, technical expertise, and other conditions affecting test results. Participate in laboratory quality assurance programs and performance improvement activities. Assist with staff and student training, orientation of new employees, updating procedures, and providing technical leadership for areas of responsibility. Provide direction and problem solving skills for laboratory functions. Implement standardization efforts in the laboratory as directed by laboratory leadership.

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.

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

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science, Histotechnology, or appropriate health related field.  
• Associates Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or Histotechnology with completion of a clinical internship also acceptable. 
• An HEW certificate may be substituted for the specified degree. 
• One year of experience actively working in a moderate or high complexity clinical laboratory. 

Additional Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. 
• Knowledge of quality assurance principles and practices.
• Ability to be effective in a diverse work group. Ability to work independently.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and render decisions.
• Prioritization and problem solving skills. 
• Critical thinking skills required. 
• Computer skills required.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of relevant factors which can influence testing results. 
• Demonstrate the ability to work under stress in a variety of situations.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment. 
• Demonstrate manual dexterity. 
• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance.
• May be required to work weekends or overtime.

Preferred: 

ASCP Certification in area of Specialty: Blood Banking, SBB (ASCP), Chemistry, SC (ASCP), Cytotechnology, SCT (ASCP), Hematology, SH (ASCP), Microbiology, SM (ASCP). 

Preferred:

Four years of experience actively working in a moderate or high complexity clinical laboratory, working knowledge of laboratory information and reporting systems, excellent working knowledge of laboratory regulatory standards, knowledge of CLIA standards, experience with operational and troubleshooting of laboratory instruments and assays. Willingness to work at other sites preferred.

Requires(PLEASE ATTACH) 

• CV/Resume
• UNOFFICAL, OR OFFICAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS
• and for foreign trained lab personnel to provide a detailed equivalency evaluation to include US equivalent degree at the applicants expense.

For international/foreign trained applicants, it is the responsibility of the international/foreign to provide to Mayo Clinic the following information.  The applicant is responsible for the cost associated with obtaining the equivalency evaluation.  

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)  OR the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) 

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.; $32.74 - $49.15 / hour

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

The Technical Specialist position in New Prague is primarily day shift hours, M-F, with start times of 0600, 0700, and 0800.

Weekend Schedule

Weekend rotations are every 3rd weekend along with Holiday 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.

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.

Recruiter

Jenny Stephens

Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Day shift,

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