Education Specialist-Blood Bank

Responsibilities

• Proactively identifies and plans for department, laboratory, and work unit education and training needs in collaboration with leadership.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and maintenance of educational and training programs for medical trainees (residents, fellows, post docs, etc.), students, interns, and allied health staff in compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Participates as clinical education faculty in formal education programs within the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences (MCSHS) as assigned.
• Teaches, trains, and mentors students and other education personnel/employees.
• Maintains knowledge and skills in laboratory/work area specialty and in education methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in biological, chemical, or laboratory science from an accredited institution and NAACLS approved clinical laboratory training program.
• National certification (ASCP or other national certification pertinent to the laboratory field is required by Florida licensure).
• A minimum of three years of pertinent clinical laboratory experience.
• Prior experience in teaching, training, and mentoring students and employees.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal), strong organizational skills, and self-initiative; patience and the ability to effectively coach and mentor others.
• Experience in developing education and training programs is preferred.
• Experience with data collection, organization, analysis, and delivery of information.
• Able to work as a team member including taking direction from others.
• Able to work independently.
• Able to manage projects.

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retail: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Compensation

$33.39 - $50.13 / hour.

Schedule

Full Time
Monday - Friday day shift.
Weekends as needed for education events.

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives.

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.