Phlebotomy Assistant (Temporary)

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

5d•Onsite

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

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Customer service experience and a passion to help others as well as a willingness to learn and advance into a phlebotomy position is desired.
Ability to organize, prioritize, follow written and verbal instruction and problem solve.
Experience working with computers.
A resume needs to be included for your application to be considered.
Foreign trained lab personnel provide a detailed equivalency High School evaluation to include US equivalent degree at the applicant's expense.
During the selection process you will participate in an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience.
During the OnDemand interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding.
You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question – Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording.
The complete interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member and you will be notified of next steps.

Responsibilities

specimen receipt
identification verification
tracking
packaging and transport
supply stocking
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
uphold patient confidentiality
work independently as well as in a team
utilize good customer relations and communication skills with patients, nurses, providers and others health care professionals to ensure high customer satisfaction
accommodate scheduling adjustments, off-shifts, holiday, and weekend work assignments