Medical Technologist II MT - Hemo Lab

Mayo Clinic • Jacksonville, FL

34d • $32 - $49

About The Position

Mayo Clinic is hiring a Medical Technologist II for its Hemo Lab. The role performs STAT and routine moderately and highly complex clinical laboratory testing on biological specimens using manual methods and automated analyzers. The technologist reports valid and accurate patient results in a timely manner, coordinates testing and communicates with physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals to correlate results and promote understanding of test availability. The position also supports operational activities that maintain and optimize testing capabilities.

Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology, Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related health field, and complete a clinical laboratory training program. Candidates with a Biology or Chemistry degree and qualifying clinical laboratory training or experience may be considered in an appropriate field. Successful completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technologist/Technician program is required. A Florida Clinical Technologist license in an applicable area is required. ASCP Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory certification or equivalent is preferred.

The role requires working effectively under time constraints in a fast-paced, changing environment, communicating well, collaborating closely with others, and accommodating scheduling adjustments, off shifts, holidays, on-call assignments, and weekends. Duties may involve rotating, evening, and night hours; patient contact; work with immunosuppressed patients; exposure to laboratory machinery, clinical instrumentation, barcode-scanner lasers, chemical vapors, infection hazards, and skin contact. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology, Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science, or a health-related field.
• Completion of a clinical laboratory training program.
• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technologist/Technician program.
• Applicants with a Biology or Chemistry baccalaureate degree must have completed clinical laboratory training or have clinical laboratory experience to be considered in an appropriate field of study.
• Capability to produce accurate results under time constraints, multitask, and perform in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Good communication skills and ability to work closely with others.
• Ability to accommodate scheduling adjustments, off shifts, holidays, on-call, and weekend work assignments.
• Working knowledge of methods, instrumentation, and testing principles relevant to assigned work areas, based on departmental competency checklists.
• Adequate use of both hands; ability to work with arms above shoulder level and distinguish colors.
• Ability to work irregular hours, including rotating shifts, evenings, and nights.
• Ability to work around machinery with moving parts, barcode-scanner lasers, and clinical instrumentation.
• Ability to tolerate patient contact, work with immunosuppressed patients, occasional chemical vapors, infection hazards, and skin contact.
• Florida Clinical Technologist license in chemistry, hematology, microbiology, serology, immunohematology, histocompatibility, or as specified by the laboratory.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience appropriate to the assigned work area is preferred.
• Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent is preferred.

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.
• Coordinate testing and communicate with physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals to correlate results and promote understanding of test availability.
• Participate in operational support activities necessary to maintain and optimize testing capabilities.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Affordable vision plan with a national network.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level