Phlebotomist I OR II

Mayo Clinic • La Crosse, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

While experience is preferred, Mayo Clinic provides on-the-job training for this role! Learn and earn at Mayo Clinic! As a Phlebotomist, you will be responsible for obtaining quality blood samples using a variety of phlebotomy methods for all age groups. Methods may include venous, capillary, arterial, and line collections. Not all locations use all methods. You will provide rapid response to medical emergencies such as traumas and codes. Working as a Phlebotomist at Mayo Clinic, you will be working both independently and as a team, actively partnering with team members by fostering an inclusive work environment, and respecting others with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. You will interact with patients, nurses, providers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction. A variety of computer programs and systems will be used throughout your daily routine. Additional responsibilities of this role include accurate patient identification, quality specimen labeling, handling, and transportation, answering phones, assisting with the training of students and new employees. Individuals hired to this position are required to complete 2 years in this position before becoming eligible to transfer to other positions within Mayo Clinic. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship; Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must include a resume in the application.
• Willingness to travel to other MCHS locations for assignments as needed.
• Must be able to push a cart and walk distances.
• Moderate to advanced computer skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage time wisely, and adjust to changes in work volumes and projects.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy experience.
• Experience working in a medical field.
• For Phlebotomist II: Possess a valid phlebotomy certification from an approved laboratory certification agency (ASCP, NHA, or ASPT). Certificates from a technical college are not sufficient.
• For Phlebotomist II: Possess one of the following valid certifications: Medical Assistant (MA) from AMA, Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), or Medical Technologist (MT) certification.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining quality blood samples using a variety of phlebotomy methods for all age groups (venous, capillary, arterial, and line collections).
• Providing rapid response to medical emergencies such as traumas and codes.
• Partnering with team members by fostering an inclusive work environment and respecting others with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• Interacting with patients, nurses, providers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Using a variety of computer programs and systems.
• Accurate patient identification.
• Quality specimen labeling, handling, and transportation.
• Answering phones.
• Assisting with the training of students and new employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED