Medical Technologist II MT - Auto Chem Lab

Mayo Clinic • Jacksonville, FL

3d • $32 - $49

About The Position

Perform STAT and routine moderately and highly complex clinical laboratory testing on biological specimens using manual methods and automated analyzers. Report valid and accurate patient results in a timely manner. Interact helpfully with physicians, nurses, and other allied health individuals to coordinate testing, correlate results, and promote understanding of test availability. Participate in operational support activities necessary to maintain and optimize testing capabilities.

The role requires a Florida Clinical Technologist license in a laboratory area specified by the lab. Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent is preferred. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Requirements

• Must be capable of producing accurate results under time constraints, multitasking, and working 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 must have working knowledge of methods, instrumentation, and principles of testing appropriate to their 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, including rotating shifts, evenings, and nights.
• Must be able to work around machinery with moving parts, lasers (barcode scanners), and clinical instrumentation.
• Must be able to tolerate patient contact and work with immunosuppressed patients, including transplant program and oncology patients.
• Must be able to tolerate occasional chemical vapors from formaldehyde, acids (rarely), bases, and alcohols.
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to infection hazards, including blood-borne pathogens, microbiology, and fungal pathogens.
• Must be able to tolerate skin contact.
• Must hold a State of Florida Clinical Technologist license in chemistry, hematology, microbiology, serology, immunohematology, histocompatibility, or another area specified by the lab.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience, as appropriate to the assigned work area.
• Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform STAT and routine moderately and highly complex clinical laboratory testing on biological specimens using manual methods and automated analyzers.
• Report valid and accurate patient results in a timely manner.
• Interact with physicians, nurses, and other allied health individuals to coordinate testing, correlate results, and promote understanding of test availability.
• Participate in operational support activities to maintain and optimize testing capabilities.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision plan with a national network.
• HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefit plans.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed