Medical Technologist MT - Human Cellular Therapy Lab

Mayo Clinic • Jacksonville, FL

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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 role requires a baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology, Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science, or a health-related field, completion of a clinical laboratory training program, and successful completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technologist/Technician program. Applicants with a baccalaureate degree in Biology or Chemistry and appropriate clinical laboratory training or experience may be considered in the applicable field of study. A Florida Clinical Technologist license in a specified area is required. Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or an equivalent certification is preferred.

The position requires accurate work under time constraints, multitasking in a fast-paced and changing environment, effective communication, and collaboration. Scheduling may include adjustments, off shifts, holidays, on-call assignments, weekends, rotating shifts, evenings, and nights. The role includes working with clinical instrumentation and moving machinery, barcode scanner lasers, patients including immunosuppressed patients, and potential exposure to chemical vapors, infection hazards, and skin contact. Visa sponsorship is not available; 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 baccalaureate degree in Biology or Chemistry may be considered if they have completed a clinical laboratory training program or have clinical laboratory experience appropriate to the 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 testing principles appropriate to assigned work areas, based on departmental competency checklists.
• Adequate use of both hands; ability to work with arms above shoulder level and distinguish color.
• 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, including work with immunosuppressed patients.
• Ability to tolerate occasional chemical vapors from formaldehyde, acids, bases, and alcohols; exposure to blood-borne pathogens, microbiology, and fungal pathogens; and skin contact.
• Florida Clinical Technologist license in chemistry, hematology, microbiology, serology, immunohematology, histocompatibility, or another area specified by the laboratory.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in a cellular therapy laboratory, blood bank, or clinical hematology setting.
• Experience in bone marrow and/or stem cell processing, blood banking, or cell culture.
• Strong organizational skills and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience with accurate, detailed documentation to meet standards and regulations such as cGMP, cGTP, AABB, and FACT.
• 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.
• Promote understanding of test availability among physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals.
• Participate in operational support activities necessary to maintain and optimize testing capabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time