Medical Technologist II MT - Molecular Pathology Lab

Mayo Clinic • Jacksonville, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is focused on cytogenetics testing which includes cell culture, FISH, and karyotyping. Other testing may be required based on the needs of the lab. The start date will not begin until a Florida License is acquired. This position is a daytime position, Monday through Friday, with a rotation for on-call for the weekends. We are looking for someone that is patient focused, detail oriented, and works well as team. 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 is detail oriented, self-motivated, organized, and interacts well on a team and independently. We are seeking candidates with FISH, Karyotyping, and Cell Culture experience. Visit the Clinical Labs career site to watch a brief video of Dalena describing a role as a Clinical Laboratory Technology at Mayo Clinic. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension 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 შესაბამისი field of study (i.e. Microbiology).
• Must have successfully completed an accredited Medical Laboratory Technologist/Technician program or similar.
• 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 if required.
• Must be able to work irregular hours (rotating shifts, evening, and nights) id required by work area.
• 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.
• This position requires a Cytogenetics or Molecular Biology Florida License.
• A certification is required for licensure from the appropriate agencies (ASCP, AABB, or similar) and for the position.

Nice To Haves

• FISH, Karyotyping, and Cell Culture experience.
• Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory (American Society of Clinical Pathologists) certification or equivalent is preferred.
• One year of experience is preferred as appropriate to assigned work area.
• Cytogenetics is preferred.

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