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 and accurate patient results in a timely manner. Interact 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 position requires a baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology, Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science, or a health-related field, along with completion of a clinical laboratory training program. Applicants with a biology or chemistry degree and relevant clinical laboratory training or experience may be considered in an appropriate field of study. Successful completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technologist/Technician program or similar is required. A Florida Clinical Technologist license in a laboratory discipline specified by the lab is required. ASCP Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory certification or equivalent is preferred. The role may involve scheduling adjustments, off shifts, holidays, on-call and weekend assignments, as well as rotating, evening, or night shifts when required by the work area. 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 or similar.
- Applicants with a baccalaureate degree in Biology or Chemistry may be considered with completion of clinical laboratory training or clinical laboratory experience in an appropriate field of study.
- Ability to produce accurate results under time constraints, multitask, and work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Good communication skills and ability to work closely with others.
- Ability to accommodate scheduling adjustments, off shifts, holiday, on-call, and weekend assignments.
- Working knowledge of methods, instrumentation, and testing principles appropriate to assigned work areas, based on departmental competency checklists.
- Florida Clinical Technologist license in chemistry, hematology, microbiology, serology, immunohematology, histocompatibility, or another area specified by the lab.
- Ability to use both hands adequately and work with arms above shoulder level.
- Ability to distinguish colors if required.
- Ability to work irregular hours, including rotating, evening, and night shifts, 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, including working with immunosuppressed patients.
- Ability to tolerate occasional chemical vapors, including formaldehyde, acids, bases, and alcohols, as well as exposure to blood-borne pathogens, microbiology, and fungal pathogens.
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 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.
- Interact with physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals to coordinate testing, correlate results, and promote understanding of test availability.
- Participate in operational support activities that 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 Accounts for eligible expenses.
- Competitive retirement package.
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Job Type
Full-time
