Phlebotomy Assistant (Temporary)
About The Position
This is a 4-month full time temporary position to train on the job to gain the phlebotomy skills needed to apply for the Inpatient Phlebotomist - Vascular Access Technician position starting on March 23, 2026. Performs a variety of tasks in the hospital general patient care areas that includes specimen receipt, identification verification, tracking, packaging and transport, supply stocking and answering phones. The phlebotomy assistant is also responsible to train on the job to learn basic phlebotomy knowledge and collections skills in order to perform supervised blood collections on adult patients in the hospital setting that includes performing patient identification, collecting blood according to procedure, labeling at the bedside and transporting specimens to the proper testing lab for analysis. Must comply with regulatory and safety requirements and uphold patient confidentiality. Ability to work independently as well as in a team. Utilizes good customer relations and communication skills with patients, nurses, providers and others health care professionals to ensure high customer satisfaction. Demonstrates a positive and professional demeanor. Must be able to accommodate scheduling adjustments, off-shifts, holiday, and weekend work assignments. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position; Also, this position DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program Why Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. Equal Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Responsibilities
- Performs a variety of tasks in the hospital general patient care areas that includes specimen receipt, identification verification, tracking, packaging and transport, supply stocking and answering phones.
- Train on the job to learn basic phlebotomy knowledge and collections skills in order to perform supervised blood collections on adult patients in the hospital setting that includes performing patient identification, collecting blood according to procedure, labeling at the bedside and transporting specimens to the proper testing lab for analysis.
- Comply with regulatory and safety requirements and uphold patient confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
- Utilizes good customer relations and communication skills with patients, nurses, providers and others health care professionals to ensure high customer satisfaction.
- Demonstrates a positive and professional demeanor.
- Must be able to accommodate scheduling adjustments, off-shifts, holiday, and weekend work assignments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
