Tech I - Lab Support (Full Time 11:30am-8pm)

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. We are dedicated to putting the needs of the patient first while investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans to support our employees and their families.

Responsibilities

• Functions as an interdisciplinary team member performing a wide range of services in clinic and hospital-based laboratories with direct patient care, including venipuncture and appropriate post-care of phlebotomy site.
• Collects and processes specimens, performs receiving desk duties, scheduling functions, and waived point-of-care laboratory testing.
• Assists with difficult blood draws and other services unique to the work area.
• Maintains positive patient identification at all times, ensuring accurate collection and preparation of specimens for analysis.
• Performs specimen collections and processing safely, accurately, professionally, and in a timely manner.
• May prep containers with reagents or specimens for testing, storage, and shipping/transport to internal lab testing areas.
• May perform order entry, retrieve and verify patient collection data, and note special patient instructions using appropriate sources.
• May perform specialty collections.
• Works in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team, setting priorities for specimen collection and workload based on requests.
• Employs standard precautions, infection control, and proper isolation techniques.
• Uses various computer information systems daily.
• Applies critical thinking skills to adhere to established directions and guidelines in standard operating procedures by Mayo Clinic Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology.
• Demonstrates professional communication skills and proper telephone etiquette.
• Maintains confidentiality, trustworthiness, and the ability to manage stressful situations with empathy and positive communication.
• Interacts professionally with patients, families, physicians, allied health staff, and visitors.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Works flexible hours to meet workload demands and accommodates schedule changes.
• Performs physical tasks including lifting, standing for long periods, and pushing/pulling lab equipment and patient wheelchairs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Phlebotomy, Medical Assistant program, or equivalent (e.g., new phlebotomy graduate); OR
• 3 years of work experience in phlebotomy/medical assisting in a healthcare setting; OR
• Certified by a national association for phlebotomy or medical assisting (e.g., ASCP, AMT, NHA) with 1 year of clinical experience.
• Prior experience with phlebotomy, specimen processing, or clinical laboratory preferred.
• Familiarity with lifespan growth and development, basic anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Must be adaptable, well-organized, and possess effective, professional interpersonal skills.
• Must accurately read specimen labels and follow standard operating procedures.
• Must be capable of troubleshooting and problem-solving regarding laboratory procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to distinguish colors.
• Must exercise caution to avoid potential exposure to hazards.
• Foreign-trained lab personnel must provide a detailed equivalency High School evaluation (US equivalent degree) at the applicant's expense.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This position does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program. A resume must be included for your application to be considered.

Benefits

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

Pay

$20.00 – $25.59 per hour

Schedule

• Full Time (80 hours per pay period).
• Schedule Details: Monday–Friday, 11:30 AM–8:00 PM.
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend, 11:30 AM–8:00 PM.