Why Mayo Clinic
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
Are you looking to further develop your career within Clinical Labs? We invite you to explore our Clinical Lab Technologist - Clinical Lab Science opportunities, where you will perform tests on specimens from Mayo Clinic, its affiliated laboratory services, and from clinics and hospitals around the world!
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other hospital according to U.S. News & World Report 2023-2024. We are excited to invite you to be a part of our team within the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology (DLMP) where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career!
Visit the Clinical Labs career site to watch a brief video of Dalena describing a role as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist at Mayo Clinic.
It is Mayo Clinic’s mission to provide excellent, culturally relevant care to all patients in a welcoming environment that champions a culture of belonging for all. In DLMP, we aim to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve by creating a safe work environment where differences are valued, allowing individuals to achieve and contribute to their fullest potential. By leveraging the strengths that everyone brings to the table, we gain the strategic advantages of accelerated innovation, better problem solving, enhanced productivity and job satisfaction, improved quality, and, most importantly, we find better ways to meet the needs of our patients.
Position Responsibilities:
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Performs analyses on blood, tissue, and body fluids to aid health care providers in the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of patients.
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Testing is performed in specialized laboratories and may include highly skilled manual techniques or automated testing using sophisticated instrumentation.
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Responsibilities may include but are not limited to instrument operation and maintenance, troubleshooting assays, evaluating tests for accuracy, assisting with interpreting results, and operational support activities to optimize testing.
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Works with multiple computer systems to retrieve information and report results.
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May work with minimal supervision and may assist with specimen collection.
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Must strictly adhere to safety protocols to work with infectious specimens, chemicals and other hazards.
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Must be capable of producing accurate results under time constraints, multi-tasking, and performing in a fast-paced and changing environment.
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Experience with operation and troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and assay systems is desirable.
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Must possess good communication skills and be able to work closely with others.
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Must be able to accommodate scheduling adjustments, off-shifts, holiday, on-call, and weekend work assignments.
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Actively partners with team members by fostering an inclusive work environment and respecting others with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
*Individuals hired to this position are asked to complete 2 years in the role before being eligible to transfer to other positions within Mayo Clinic*
**This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program**
Qualifications
Graduate or student graduating within three months with a bachelor's degree in:
Clinical Laboratory Technologist-CLT
Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a biological science (such as, but may not be limited to Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, etc.) is required.
Clinical Laboratory Technologist-CLS
Graduate with a Bachelor's degree in:
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Medical Laboratory Science (MLS)
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Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS)
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Medical Technology (MT)
Or Bachelor's degree plus Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS), Medical Technology (MT), as recognized by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) is required. A HEW certificate may be substituted for the specified degree.
Candidate must satisfy one more of the following qualifications to be considered:
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Hold an MLS/CLS degree
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Are a current contracted (contingent) employee within the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology (DLMP) seeking permanent placement in another DLMP Laboratory
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Are a current Mayo Clinic employee, not currently in a CLT/CLS role
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Former employee of Mayo Clinic
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Former Summer Laboratory Science Program participant
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Are graduates of the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences Medical Laboratory Science Program
Additional Qualifications
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Resume
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Cover Letter
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Transcripts (unofficial copy accepted) or NACES detailed international equivalency for foreign degrees.
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Internal candidates must provide their past three performance appraisals.
To be considered, ALL MUST be included in the cover letter drop box of the Supporting Documents/URLs section in your application:
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Resume
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Cover Letter
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Transcripts (unofficial copy accepted) or NACES detailed international equivalency for foreign degrees.
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Internal candidates must provide their past three performance appraisals.
- For international/foreign trained applicants, it is the responsibility of the international/foreign to provide to Mayo Clinic the following information. The applicant is responsible for the cost associated with obtaining the equivalency evaluation.
International Transcript:
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MUST have a DETAILED equivalency evaluation.
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MUST show US equivalent degree.
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Evaluation MUST be completed from an organization listed as a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) www.naces.org OR the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) www.aice-eval.org.
Exemption Status
Nonexempt
Compensation Detail
$32.43 - $48.66 / hour
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
80
Schedule Details
Varies; Please be aware that training schedules may be different than the shift accepted upon hire. Initial training in many labs can take 2-6 months before new hires are moved to their work schedules accepted upon hire.
Weekend Schedule
Varies; Candidate must be able to accommodate scheduling adjustments, off-shifts, holiday, on-call, and weekend work assignments.
International Assignment
No
Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
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. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
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