Phlebotomy Assistant Temporary

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

17d•$20 - $25•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 September 21, 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
Experience working with computers
Ability to organize, prioritize, follow written and verbal instruction and problem solve

Nice To Haves

Customer service experience
A passion to help others
Willingness to learn and advance into a phlebotomy position

Responsibilities

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
Perform supervised blood collections on adult patients in the hospital setting
Perform 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
Work independently as well as in a team
Utilize good customer relations and communication skills with patients, nurses, providers and others health care professionals
Demonstrate a positive and professional demeanor
Accommodate scheduling adjustments, off-shifts, holiday, and weekend work assignments