Education Specialist I - Southaven, Mississippi

Mayo Clinic•Southaven, MS

5d•$71,510 - $107,390•Onsite

About The Position

Mayo Clinic is a top-ranked healthcare provider dedicated to putting patients first and investing in its employees with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. This role offers continuing education and advancement opportunities. The Education Specialist I position will be located 100% on-site in Southaven, Mississippi. This role supports the formation, launch, and stabilization of a new company and laboratory, with the expectation of transitioning to a permanent infrastructure position within a separate company as the organization matures.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in clinical/medical laboratory science (CLS/MLS), medical technology (MT), chemistry, biological science from an accredited institution, or bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in addition to a certificate in MLS.
Two years of relevant laboratory experience required.
A HEW certificate may be substituted for the specified degree.
Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal), strong organizational skills and self-initiative; patience and the ability to effectively coach and mentor others.
Experience with data collection, organization, analysis, and delivery of information.
Able to work as a team member including taking direction from others.
Able to work independently.
CV/Resume
UNOFFICAL, OR OFFICAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS
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) www.naces.org OR the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) www.aice-eval.org

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in teaching, training and mentoring students and employees is preferred.
Able to manage projects or other certification pertinent to the laboratory field may be required depending on the laboratory specialty and prevailing regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Participates in the identification and planning of work unit education.
Assists in the development of educational programs for medical trainees (pathologists, residents, fellows, post docs, etc.) as directed by laboratory leadership and Residency and Fellowship Program Directors.
Develops, implements and maintains the clinical laboratory education programs for students and interns rotating in the laboratory in compliance with the affiliate program requirements and in collaboration with Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences and laboratory/Division/Department leadership.
Develops, implements and maintains new employee training and education programs in collaboration with laboratory and division leadership to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Supports the clinical education faculty with formal education programs within the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences (MCSHS) as assigned.
Teaches, trains and mentors' student and employees.
Develops, implements and maintains competency program.