Lab Processing Assistant - AP Support

Mayo Clinic Health System•Rochester, MN

34d•$19 - $26

About The Position

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. Visit the Clinical Labs career site to watch a brief video of Lina discussing her role as a Lab Processing Assistant at Mayo Clinic.

Requirements

Associate's degree OR High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years work experience including clinical laboratory and/or other relevant experience.
CV/Resume
Cover Letter
Internal candidates must provide their past three performance appraisals.
Transcripts (unofficial copy accepted) or NACES detailed international equivalency for foreign degrees.
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

Nice To Haves

Associate's 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.

Responsibilities

Performs pre-analytic specimen processing
Operates a variety of laboratory and office equipment
Enters information and test orders into the laboratory computer system and may respond to a high volume of phone calls seeking laboratory testing information.
Is responsible for ensuring correct patient identification on specimens and documentation and resolution of pre-analytic specimen-related issues.
They are an integral part of the laboratory team providing support in patient testing.
May perform complex reagent preparation, manage work unit supply inventory, operate automated systems and provide training to others.