Medical Technologist II MT- Hospital Clinical Lab - FL

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform STAT and routine moderately and highly complex clinical laboratory testing on biological specimens, using both manual methods and automated analyzers.
• Reports valid and accurate patient results in a timely manner.
• Interacts with physicians, nurses and other allied health individuals in a manner which is helpful in coordinating testing, correlating results, and/or promoting understanding of test availability.
• Participates in the operational support activities necessary to maintain and optimize testing capabilities.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science, or health related field.
• Completion of a clinical laboratory training program is required.
• Applicants with a Baccalaureate Degree in Biology or Chemistry with completion of a clinical laboratory training program or clinical laboratory experience will be considered in the appropriate field of study (i.e. Microbiology).
• Must have successfully completed an accredited Medical Laboratory Technologist/Technician program.
• Must be capable of producing accurate results under time constraints, multi-tasking, and performing in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Must possess good communication skills and be able to work closely with others.
• Must be able to accommodate scheduling adjustments, off shifts, holiday, on-call, and weekend work assignments.
• One year of experience is preferred as appropriate to assigned work area.
• Medical Technologists are required to have working knowledge of methods, instrumentation, and principles of all testing as appropriate to assigned work areas based on individual departmental competency checklists.
• Must have adequate use of both hands and be able to work with arms above shoulder level.
• Must be able to distinguish color.
• Must be able to work irregular hours (rotating shifts, evening, and nights).
• Must be able to work around machinery with moving parts, work with lasers (Barcode Scanners), and clinical instrumentation.
• Must be able to tolerate patient contact; be able to work with immunosuppressed patients (i.e., transplant program, Oncology).
• Must be able to tolerate occasional presence of chemical vapors from formaldehyde, acids (rarely), bases, and alcohols.
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to infection hazards: blood borne pathogens, microbiology, and fungal pathogens.
• Must be able to tolerate skin contact.

License or Certifications

• State of Florida Clinical Technologist license in the areas of chemistry, hematology, microbiology, serology, immunohematology, or histocompatibility, or as specified by the lab.
• Preferred: Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory (American Society of Clinical Pathologists) certification or equivalent.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$32.43 - $48.66/ hour

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

• Evening shift 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm.
• Rotating weekends and holidays.

Weekend Schedule

• Rotating weekends.

International Assignment

No

Site Description

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Benefits

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