Medical Technologist II - Molecular Pathology - FLA

Mayo Clinic • Jacksonville, FL

7h

About The Position

Description Perform STAT and routine moderately and highly complex clinical laboratory testing on biological specimens, using both manual methods and automated analyzers. Reports valid and accurate patient results in a timely manner. Interacts with physicians, nurses and other allied health individuals in a manner which is helpful in coordinating testing, correlating results, and/or promotes understanding of test availability. Participates in the operational support activities necessary to maintain and optimize testing capabilities. We are looking for someone that can perform routine operations in the molecular lab and is detail oriented, organized, and interacts well on a team and independent. Testing includes DNA/RNA extraction, PCR based tests, and NGS. Experience in a clinical lab setting is preferred. This position requires a Molecular Technologist Florida License. An ASCP MB certification or similar is required for Florida Licensure. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program Visit the Clinical Labs career site to watch a brief video of Dalena describing a role as a Clinical Laboratory Technology at Mayo Clinic. Qualifications Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science, or health related field. Completion of a clinical laboratory training program is required. Applicants with a Baccalaureate Degree in Biology or Chemistry with completion of a clinical laboratory training program or clinical laboratory experience will be considered in the appropriate field of study (i.e. Microbiology). Must have successfully completed an accredited Medical Laboratory Technologist/Technician program.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science, or health related field.
• Completion of a clinical laboratory training program is required.
• Applicants with a Baccalaureate Degree in Biology or Chemistry with completion of a clinical laboratory training program or clinical laboratory experience will be considered in the appropriate field of study (i.e. Microbiology).
• Must have successfully completed an accredited Medical Laboratory Technologist/Technician program.
• Must be capable of producing accurate results under time constraints, multi-tasking, and performing in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Must possess good communication skills and be able to work closely with others.
• Must be able to accommodate scheduling adjustments, off shifts, holiday, on-call, and weekend work assignments.
• Medical Technologists are required to have working knowledge of methods, instrumentation, and principles of all testing as appropriate to assigned work areas based on individual departmental competency checklists.
• Must have adequate use of both hands and be able to work with arms above shoulder level.
• Must be able to distinguish color.
• Must be able to work irregular hours (rotating shifts, evening, and nights).
• Must be able to work around machinery with moving parts, work with lasers (Barcode Scanners), and clinical instrumentation.
• Must be able to tolerate patient contact; be able to work with immunosuppressed patients (i.e., transplant program, Oncology).
• Must be able to tolerate occasional presence of chemical vapors from formaldehyde, acids (rarely), bases, and alcohols.
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to infection hazards: blood borne pathogens, microbiology, and fungal pathogens.
• Must be able to tolerate skin contact.
• Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory (American Society of Clinical Pathologists) certification or equivalent and Florida State Clinical Technologist license in the areas of chemistry, hematology, microbiology, serology, immunohematology, or as appropriate to assigned work areas.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a clinical lab setting is preferred.
• One year of experience is preferred as appropriate to assigned work area.

Responsibilities

• Perform STAT and routine moderately and highly complex clinical laboratory testing on biological specimens, using both manual methods and automated analyzers.
• Reports valid and accurate patient results in a timely manner.
• Interacts with physicians, nurses and other allied health individuals in a manner which is helpful in coordinating testing, correlating results, and/or promotes understanding of test availability.
• Participates in the operational support activities necessary to maintain and optimize testing capabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees