Medical Technologist MT - Blood Bank II
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, accurate patient results in a timely manner. Interact helpfully with physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals to coordinate testing, correlate results, and promote understanding of test availability. Participate in operational support activities needed to maintain and optimize testing capabilities. The role may require scheduling adjustments, off shifts, holidays, on-call assignments, and weekend work, as well as irregular or rotating hours depending on the work area. This 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 or similar.
- Applicants with a baccalaureate degree in Biology or Chemistry and completion of a clinical laboratory training program or clinical laboratory experience may be considered in the appropriate field of study.
- Ability 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 principles of testing appropriate to the assigned work area, based on departmental competency checklists.
- Adequate use of both hands and ability to work with arms above shoulder level; ability to distinguish colors if required.
- Ability to work irregular hours, including rotating shifts, evenings, and nights, if required by the work area.
- Ability to work around machinery with moving parts, barcode-scanner lasers, and clinical instrumentation.
- Ability to tolerate patient contact and work with immunosuppressed patients.
- Ability to tolerate occasional chemical vapors from formaldehyde, acids (rarely), bases, and alcohols; exposure to infection hazards including blood-borne pathogens, microbiology, and fungal pathogens; and skin contact.
- State of Florida Clinical Technologist license in chemistry, hematology, microbiology, serology, immunohematology, or histocompatibility, or as specified by the laboratory.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience 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.
- Coordinate testing and correlate results with physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals, and promote understanding of test availability.
- Participate in operational support activities necessary to maintain and optimize testing capabilities.
Benefits
- Medical plan options
- Dental plan or reimbursement account for flexible coverage
- Vision plan with a national network
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible expenses
- Competitive retirement package
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities
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Job Type
Full-time
