Medical Technologist II - MT - Microbiology

Medical Technologist II - MT - Microbiology

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.

• 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.
• Retirement:
  Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

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.

• Perform STAT and routine moderately and highly complex clinical laboratory testing on biological specimens, using both manual methods and automated analyzers.
• Report valid and accurate patient results in a timely manner.
• Interact with physicians, nurses and other allied health individuals in a manner that helps coordinate testing, correlates results, and promotes understanding of test availability.
• Participate in operational support activities necessary to maintain and optimize testing capabilities.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

• Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science, or a 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, multitasking, 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.
• Must 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.

Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory (American Society of Clinical Pathologists) certification or equivalent and Florida State Clinical Technologist license in the areas of chemistry, hematology, microbiology, serology, immunohematology, or as appropriate to assigned work areas.

Nonexempt

$31.79 - $47.71 / hour

Yes

Full Time