Tech II-Lab Processing

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

• Performs complex pre-analytic specimen receiving and processing using proper safety procedures in an accurate and ethical manner.
• Specimen receipt, identification verification, processing, and storage, using lab automation.
• Prepares any specimens to send-out to referral labs, prepares and packages all mail out kits, while ensuring and maintaining positive patient identification throughout the process.
• Maintains and documents send-out lab requisitions and billing.
• Contributes to the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Assists with training new team members.
• Assists consultants with specimen collection and research.
• Triage specimens according to level of complexity and patient history.
• Reagent preparation.
• Maintain work unit supply inventory levels.
• Performs order entry/troubleshooting in the laboratory computer system and electronic health record.
• Retrieves and verifies patient identification on specimens using appropriate sources.
• Conducts resolution of pre-analytic specimen-related issues.
• Responds to a high volume of phone calls seeking laboratory testing/order information or add-ons.
• Must be able to learn and utilize multiple computer systems and have the ability to deal effectively with people in stressful situations.
• Works with minimal supervision and attention to detail is essential.
• Must be able to accommodate scheduling adjustments, off-shifts, holiday, and weekend work assignments.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required (G.E.D.).
• Minimum of two (2) years of specimen processing and handling, accessioning, clinical lab, lab testing, and/or other relevant lab or clinical experience.
• Associate's degree in a health or science related field and one (1) year of experience in a clinical laboratory preferred.
• Demonstrated aptitude for working in a laboratory or interest in biologic or chemical sciences and the ability to carry out facility operations independently as well as in a team environment.
• Demonstrates organizational ability and follow directions accurately.
• Demonstrates professional communication skills as well as proper technique and etiquette for answering the telephone and providing information.
• Must demonstrate excellent computer skills, familiarity with electronic health record and lab information systems, knowledge of medical terminology, and prior exposure to clinical medicine and/or pathology environments.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

Compensation range is $20.98 - $29.19 / hour. This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday, 08:30-05:00

Weekend Schedule

As needed

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Not specified